
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 54(12), P. 4571 - 4583
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Abstract Purpose Previous cross-sectional research suggests self-compassion may mediate associations between autistic traits and mental health in non-autistic adults. However, no to date has examined these relationships longitudinally. In this study, we used a cross-lagged panel analysis examine correlations over time traits, self-compassion, anxiety/depression. Methods Participants were from the UK included ( n = 228 at T1, 156 T2, 165 T3) adults 122 124 without intellectual disability. recruited through an online participation platform completed demographics, Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), Hospital Anxiety Depression (HADS) baseline (T1), 6 months (T2), 12 (T3). Results sample, negative observed subsequent anxiety/depression across all models timepoints, not reciprocal (i.e., earlier depression anxiety did predict future self-compassion). findings generally suggested bi-directional both groups, indirect pathway T1 T3 via T2 was confirmed. Conclusion Considering high prevalence of among people, that can be cultivated practice, suggest could useful therapeutic target promote population.
Language: Английский