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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Autism research predominantly focuses on negative affect.
  • Positive emotions are crucial for well-being and social functioning.
  • The role of positive emotions in autism remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize evidence on positive emotions and affect in autism.
  • To examine the recognition, experience, and regulation of positive emotions.
  • To identify relevant interventions for positive emotions in autism.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review utilizing the Arksey & O'Malley framework.
  • Incorporated PRISMA-ScR guidelines for systematic reviews.
  • Included 72 studies (29 from database, 43 manual identification).

Main Results:

  • Positive emotion processing in autism shows variable results compared to neurotypical peers.
  • No overall group differences were found; variability depends on specific emotions.
  • Factors influencing differences include emotional processing stage, cognitive abilities, and context.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should explore a broader range of positive emotions and processes.
  • Ecological assessments accounting for individual differences are recommended.
  • Understanding positive emotions may reveal psychological strengths and inform interventions.