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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults / Jarymke MALJAARS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-1 (January 2023)
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Titre : Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jarymke MALJAARS, Auteur ; Eef GIJBELS, Auteur ; Kris EVERS, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur ; Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.319-331 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Using a mixed methods design, this study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic and non-autistic adults. We conducted an online survey with 196 autistic and 228 non-autistic adults from Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom focusing on their experiences during the first period of the pandemic. Our results indicate rather diverse experiences within the group of autistic participants across all domains of life. In comparison with non-autistic adults, autistic adults reported less negative impact on their social life and more negative impact on health and support services. In the autism group, stress was mainly related to changing and unclear measures. A wide range of coping strategies were described as helpful in reducing stress during the pandemic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05437-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.319-331[article] Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jarymke MALJAARS, Auteur ; Eef GIJBELS, Auteur ; Kris EVERS, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur ; Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur . - p.319-331.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.319-331
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Using a mixed methods design, this study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic and non-autistic adults. We conducted an online survey with 196 autistic and 228 non-autistic adults from Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom focusing on their experiences during the first period of the pandemic. Our results indicate rather diverse experiences within the group of autistic participants across all domains of life. In comparison with non-autistic adults, autistic adults reported less negative impact on their social life and more negative impact on health and support services. In the autism group, stress was mainly related to changing and unclear measures. A wide range of coping strategies were described as helpful in reducing stress during the pandemic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05437-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493 Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style / Kris EVERS in Autism, 27-3 (April 2023)
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Titre : Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kris EVERS, Auteur ; Eef GIJBELS, Auteur ; Jarymke MALJAARS, Auteur ; Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.832-847 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults,anxiety,autism,coping,depression,intolerance of uncertainty COVID-19 pandemic,perceived stress,questionnaire Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic individuals are at particular risk of experiencing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about personal characteristics that may underlie this vulnerability. This longitudinal questionnaire study with 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults investigated the association between perceived stress and anxiety and depressive symptoms, measured 4?months later. In addition, the moderating impact of intolerance of uncertainty and coping styles on this association was examined. Confirming previous studies, autistic adults reported poorer mental health than non-autistic individuals. Results demonstrated similar moderation models across individuals with versus without autism. Perceived stress at timepoint 1 was associated with anxiety and depression at timepoint 2. Across both participant groups, individuals with maladaptive coping strategies and higher levels of intolerance of uncertainty at timepoint 1 showed more internalizing symptoms at timepoint 2. The findings demonstrate the burden of the pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults, especially on those with high levels of perceived stress, maladaptive coping strategies, or intolerance of uncertainty. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic might involve providing psychoeducation about the impact of stress, coping, and intolerance of uncertainty on internalizing symptoms, and teaching more adaptive ways to cope with difficult circumstances.Lay abstractMore and more research shows us that autistic individuals are at risk of experiencing mental health problems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about why this is the case. At two timepoints during the pandemic, we asked 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults about feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, and about characteristics that may explain why some (autistic) people have a larger chance of developing anxiety and depression during this pandemic. In our study, autistic adults experienced more anxiety and depression than non-autistic adults. Across autistic and non-autistic individuals, the people who experienced more stress at timepoint 1 experienced more anxiety and depression 4?months later. This was especially the case for those individuals who use maladaptive coping styles, such as denial or venting, and for those who have difficulties dealing with uncertain situations. Our findings show the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic are needed, and they may want to focus on the negative impact of stress and teach autistic (and non-autistic) adults more adaptive ways to cope with stressful circumstances. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221119749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499
in Autism > 27-3 (April 2023) . - p.832-847[article] Mental health of autistic adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and coping style [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kris EVERS, Auteur ; Eef GIJBELS, Auteur ; Jarymke MALJAARS, Auteur ; Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur . - p.832-847.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 27-3 (April 2023) . - p.832-847
Mots-clés : adults,anxiety,autism,coping,depression,intolerance of uncertainty COVID-19 pandemic,perceived stress,questionnaire Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic individuals are at particular risk of experiencing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about personal characteristics that may underlie this vulnerability. This longitudinal questionnaire study with 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults investigated the association between perceived stress and anxiety and depressive symptoms, measured 4?months later. In addition, the moderating impact of intolerance of uncertainty and coping styles on this association was examined. Confirming previous studies, autistic adults reported poorer mental health than non-autistic individuals. Results demonstrated similar moderation models across individuals with versus without autism. Perceived stress at timepoint 1 was associated with anxiety and depression at timepoint 2. Across both participant groups, individuals with maladaptive coping strategies and higher levels of intolerance of uncertainty at timepoint 1 showed more internalizing symptoms at timepoint 2. The findings demonstrate the burden of the pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults, especially on those with high levels of perceived stress, maladaptive coping strategies, or intolerance of uncertainty. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic might involve providing psychoeducation about the impact of stress, coping, and intolerance of uncertainty on internalizing symptoms, and teaching more adaptive ways to cope with difficult circumstances.Lay abstractMore and more research shows us that autistic individuals are at risk of experiencing mental health problems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about why this is the case. At two timepoints during the pandemic, we asked 149 autistic and 147 non-autistic adults about feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, and about characteristics that may explain why some (autistic) people have a larger chance of developing anxiety and depression during this pandemic. In our study, autistic adults experienced more anxiety and depression than non-autistic adults. Across autistic and non-autistic individuals, the people who experienced more stress at timepoint 1 experienced more anxiety and depression 4?months later. This was especially the case for those individuals who use maladaptive coping styles, such as denial or venting, and for those who have difficulties dealing with uncertain situations. Our findings show the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of autistic adults. Interventions to support autistic adults during and after the pandemic are needed, and they may want to focus on the negative impact of stress and teach autistic (and non-autistic) adults more adaptive ways to cope with stressful circumstances. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221119749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499