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Emotion dysregulation in autism: A meta-analysis
Rachel G McDonald1, Mary Isaac Cargill1, Sadaf Khawar1
1Montclair State University, USA.
Summary
Autistic individuals exhibit higher emotion dysregulation than neurotypical and clinical groups. Understanding this is crucial for addressing mental health challenges in autistic people.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Mental Health
Background:
- Autistic individuals frequently experience co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Emotion dysregulation is a common factor linked to mental health issues in both autistic and non-autistic populations.
- Understanding emotion dysregulation is key to addressing mental health challenges in autistic people.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively synthesize the literature on emotion dysregulation in autistic individuals.
- To compare the severity of emotion dysregulation across autistic and non-autistic individuals throughout the lifespan.
- To provide insights into the lived experiences of emotion dysregulation in autistic people.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative literature synthesis.
- Meta-analysis of existing studies on emotion dysregulation.
- Comparative analysis of emotion dysregulation severity.
Main Results:
- Autistic individuals demonstrate significantly higher levels of emotion dysregulation compared to neurotypical individuals.
- Elevated emotion dysregulation in autistic people was observed across the lifespan.
- Findings indicate differences in emotion dysregulation severity when compared to other clinical populations.
Conclusions:
- Emotion dysregulation is a prominent characteristic in autistic individuals.
- Further research is essential to understand and address emotion dysregulation in autistic populations.
- Improved understanding can inform targeted interventions and treatment strategies for mental health in autistic individuals.
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