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Short report: Gendered workplace social interaction processes in autism.
Susan M Hayward1, Mark A Stokes2, Keith R McVilly1
1School of Social & Political Sciences, Faculty of Art, The University of Melbourne, Australia.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|August 4, 2022
Summary
Workplace social interactions are experienced differently by autistic men and women, impacting occupational stress. Understanding these gendered experiences is key to developing effective workplace adjustments and support for autistic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neurodiversity studies
- Occupational psychology
- Gender studies
Background:
- Workplace social interactions present unique challenges for autistic individuals.
- Autistic experiences of workplace social difficulties can vary significantly by gender.
- Current understanding of gendered autistic experiences in the workplace is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how autistic individuals experience workplace social interactions differently based on gender.
- To identify the impact of gendered social expectations on occupational stress for autistic people.
- To inform the development of gender-sensitive workplace policies and support.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach involving 55 autistic participants (32 women, 22 men).
- Data collection through online surveys and focus groups.
- Inductive thematic analysis to identify key themes in participant experiences.
Main Results:
- Social and interaction expectations in the workplace differ between autistic men and women.
- These differing expectations contribute to occupational stress for autistic individuals.
- Gender plays a significant role in how autistic individuals navigate workplace social dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Workplace social interactions for autistic individuals are gendered, influencing occupational stress.
- Further research is needed, particularly through the lens of Conservation of Resources Theory.
- Gender-informed reasonable adjustments are crucial for supporting autistic employees and increasing labor market participation.
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