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Job loss predicts worsening depressive symptoms for young adults with autism: A COVID-19 natural experiment / Julie LOUNDS TAYLOR in Autism Research, 15-1 (January 2022)
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Titre : Job loss predicts worsening depressive symptoms for young adults with autism: A COVID-19 natural experiment Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Julie LOUNDS TAYLOR, Auteur ; R. E. ADAMS, Auteur ; F. PEZZIMENTI, Auteur ; S. ZHENG, Auteur ; Somer L. BISHOP, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.93-102 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications Autistic Disorder Covid-19 Depression/complications Humans SARS-CoV-2 United States Young Adult adults autism spectrum disorder depression employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high rates of both unemployment and depression. Though job loss predicts increased risk of depression in the general population, studies have yet to directly examine this relationship among individuals with ASD. With the backdrop of rising unemployment due to COVID-19, we used a longitudinal design to examine whether employment changes predicted increasing depressive symptoms among young adults with ASD. Online surveys were collected from young adults with ASD at two times: just before widespread social distancing measures were adopted in the United States, and again 10?weeks later. Both time points included measurement of depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-2). At Time 2, COVID-related employment changes and the perceived impact of those changes on well-being were collected. Of the young adults who were employed at Time 1 (n = 144), over one-third (37.5%) reported employment changes during the first 2?months of COVID-19. Most of this change was job loss or reductions in hours or pay ("job loss/reduction"). Controlling for Time 1 depressive symptoms, young adults who experienced job loss/reduction had significantly higher depressive symptoms at Time 2 than those without an employment change. Individuals' perceived impact of employment change also predicted depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that losing a job or experiencing reductions in hours or pay leads to worsening depressive symptoms among adults with ASD. Better supporting autistic adults in the workplace may not only decrease the likelihood of job loss, but also combat the exceedingly high rates of depression in this group. LAY SUMMARY: Though unemployment has been linked to mental health problems in the general population, this relationship is seldom considered among adults with autism. In this study, we found that adults on the autism spectrum who lost their jobs or experienced reductions in pay or hours during the first 2?months of COVID-19 had worsening depression compared to adults who did not have job changes. Our findings suggest that increasing access to employment may help alleviate poor mental health among autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2621 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450
in Autism Research > 15-1 (January 2022) . - p.93-102[article] Job loss predicts worsening depressive symptoms for young adults with autism: A COVID-19 natural experiment [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Julie LOUNDS TAYLOR, Auteur ; R. E. ADAMS, Auteur ; F. PEZZIMENTI, Auteur ; S. ZHENG, Auteur ; Somer L. BISHOP, Auteur . - p.93-102.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism Research > 15-1 (January 2022) . - p.93-102
Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications Autistic Disorder Covid-19 Depression/complications Humans SARS-CoV-2 United States Young Adult adults autism spectrum disorder depression employment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high rates of both unemployment and depression. Though job loss predicts increased risk of depression in the general population, studies have yet to directly examine this relationship among individuals with ASD. With the backdrop of rising unemployment due to COVID-19, we used a longitudinal design to examine whether employment changes predicted increasing depressive symptoms among young adults with ASD. Online surveys were collected from young adults with ASD at two times: just before widespread social distancing measures were adopted in the United States, and again 10?weeks later. Both time points included measurement of depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-2). At Time 2, COVID-related employment changes and the perceived impact of those changes on well-being were collected. Of the young adults who were employed at Time 1 (n = 144), over one-third (37.5%) reported employment changes during the first 2?months of COVID-19. Most of this change was job loss or reductions in hours or pay ("job loss/reduction"). Controlling for Time 1 depressive symptoms, young adults who experienced job loss/reduction had significantly higher depressive symptoms at Time 2 than those without an employment change. Individuals' perceived impact of employment change also predicted depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that losing a job or experiencing reductions in hours or pay leads to worsening depressive symptoms among adults with ASD. Better supporting autistic adults in the workplace may not only decrease the likelihood of job loss, but also combat the exceedingly high rates of depression in this group. LAY SUMMARY: Though unemployment has been linked to mental health problems in the general population, this relationship is seldom considered among adults with autism. In this study, we found that adults on the autism spectrum who lost their jobs or experienced reductions in pay or hours during the first 2?months of COVID-19 had worsening depression compared to adults who did not have job changes. Our findings suggest that increasing access to employment may help alleviate poor mental health among autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2621 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450 Ten weeks in: COVID-19-related distress in adults with autism spectrum disorder / R. E. ADAMS in Autism, 25-7 (October 2021)
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Titre : Ten weeks in: COVID-19-related distress in adults with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : R. E. ADAMS, Auteur ; S. ZHENG, Auteur ; Julie LOUNDS TAYLOR, Auteur ; Somer L. BISHOP, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2140-2145 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult Anxiety/epidemiology Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Covid-19 Depression/epidemiology Female Humans SARS-CoV-2 United States/epidemiology adults anxiety depression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study used data collected from 275 adults in the United States with autism spectrum disorder both before the pandemic and then 10?weeks into the pandemic to assess COVID-19-related distress and its impact. Two-thirds of those surveyed reported some type of distress related to the pandemic (i.e. difficulty coping or negative impact on emotional and mental health). While there were no changes in depressive and anxiety symptoms from prior to COVID-19 to 10?week later in the group as a whole, self-reported distress predicted increases in both anxiety and depression across the two timepoints. Furthermore, adults with higher levels of anxiety prior to the pandemic were more likely to report distress, and women were more likely to report a negative impact of the pandemic on their emotional and mental health. Findings highlight the importance of monitoring with adults with autism spectrum disorder to assess their need for mental health support, and providing ongoing support to those who already experience anxiety even before the pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211005919 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451
in Autism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.2140-2145[article] Ten weeks in: COVID-19-related distress in adults with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / R. E. ADAMS, Auteur ; S. ZHENG, Auteur ; Julie LOUNDS TAYLOR, Auteur ; Somer L. BISHOP, Auteur . - p.2140-2145.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.2140-2145
Mots-clés : Adult Anxiety/epidemiology Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology Covid-19 Depression/epidemiology Female Humans SARS-CoV-2 United States/epidemiology adults anxiety depression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study used data collected from 275 adults in the United States with autism spectrum disorder both before the pandemic and then 10?weeks into the pandemic to assess COVID-19-related distress and its impact. Two-thirds of those surveyed reported some type of distress related to the pandemic (i.e. difficulty coping or negative impact on emotional and mental health). While there were no changes in depressive and anxiety symptoms from prior to COVID-19 to 10?week later in the group as a whole, self-reported distress predicted increases in both anxiety and depression across the two timepoints. Furthermore, adults with higher levels of anxiety prior to the pandemic were more likely to report distress, and women were more likely to report a negative impact of the pandemic on their emotional and mental health. Findings highlight the importance of monitoring with adults with autism spectrum disorder to assess their need for mental health support, and providing ongoing support to those who already experience anxiety even before the pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211005919 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451