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Aya Saito1, Satoko Matsumoto2, Minori Sato3
1Human Science Division, Faculty of Core Research, Ochanomizu University, 2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan; Institute for Education and Human Development, Ochanomizu University, 2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan; Department of Preventive Intervention for Psychiatric Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP), 4-1-1 Ogawahigashi, Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8553, Japan.
Background:
Previous studies have suggested an association between higher levels of parental autistic traits and negative aspects of parenting; however, the domain of autistic traits specifically associated with parenting difficulties has not been investigated yet. Moreover, it remains to be determined whether this association exists even after controlling for children's characteristics.
Aims:
This study examined the relationship between each domain of parental autistic traits and parenting difficulties after controlling for children's characteristics in a Japanese community sample.
Methods And Procedures:
Surveys were administered to 1373 Japanese adults who were parents to children in kindergartens, nursery schools, and elementary schools.
Outcomes And Results:
The results showed that parents with higher levels of autistic traits had more parenting difficulties. Even after controlling for children's sex, age, and emotional/behavioral problems, paternal impaired communication and maternal poor attention switching, impaired communication, and lack of imagination were related to higher parenting difficulties, while a higher maternal level of attention to detail was associated with lower difficulties in parenting.
Conclusions And Implications:
The findings of this study highlight the importance of focusing on parental autistic traits and providing appropriate parenting support considering these traits.
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