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Robert J Chandler1, Ailsa Russell2, Katie L Maras2
11 Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
|September 1, 2018
Summary
Autistic adults show higher compliance, increased bullying, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. Self-esteem uniquely predicted self-reported compliance, but not behavioral compliance.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Autistic individuals face higher risks of bullying, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
- These factors are linked to increased compliance, posing risks for autistic individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate compliance differences between autistic and neurotypical adults.
- To examine the relationship between bullying, anxiety, self-esteem, and compliance in autistic and neurotypical adults.
Main Methods:
- Utilized self-report (Gudjonsson Compliance Scale) and behavioral measures (door-in-the-face task).
- Assessed early life bullying, anxiety, and self-esteem in 26 autistic and 26 neurotypical adults.
Main Results:
- Autistic participants exhibited higher self-reported and behavioral compliance.
- Autistic adults reported more bullying, higher anxiety, and lower self-esteem.
- Self-esteem was a unique predictor of self-reported compliance, but not behavioral compliance.
Conclusions:
- Autistic adults demonstrate heightened compliance, potentially linked to bullying, anxiety, and self-esteem.
- Behavioral compliance may be influenced by situational and motivational factors rather than psychological traits.
- Findings have implications for various settings including research, education, and legal systems.
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