[article]
| Titre : |
The network structure of autistic traits, executive function, prosopagnosia and social anxiety |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Xuehua XU, Auteur ; Xinyi HE, Auteur ; Wei REN, Auteur ; Xudong ZHAO, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
202815 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autistic traits Executive function Prosopagnosia Social anxiety Network analysis |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Objective Autistic traits (ATs), executive function, prosopagnosia, and social anxiety may interact dynamically: executive function variations might shape ATs and prosopagnosia; prosopagnosia could influence social cue processing, potentially affecting social anxiety; social anxiety, in turn, may impact executive function—forming interconnected relationships. Traditional methods fail to capture these complex dynamics, so this study aimed to use network analysis to explore their interrelations in college students and community members. Methods A total of 1091 participants completed online self-report questionnaires. Network analysis was conducted to examine associations between the four variables, identify central/bridge nodes, and compare differences between high and low AT groups. Results Three trait communities were identified: (1) the social dimension of ATs + prosopagnosia + executive function; (2) "Social Anxiety"; (3) the non-social dimension of ATs + social camouflage. Social anxiety related to interacting with strangers (SOA2), social anxiety related to criticism and embarrassment (SOA4), and repetitive behaviors (REP) were the most central nodes; SOA2, executive function, and REP acted as bridge nodes. Significant differences in network patterns, edge strength, and node centrality were observed between high and low AT groups, with the high AT group showing weaker overall network strength. Conclusions These findings provide valuable insights into the complex interactions among ATs, social anxiety, executive function, and prosopagnosia. The identification of key nodes and differences between AT groups in trait community connectivity has important implications for targeted interventions and personalized approaches in addressing these traits in individuals with varying levels of ATs. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202815 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 |
in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202815
[article] The network structure of autistic traits, executive function, prosopagnosia and social anxiety [texte imprimé] / Xuehua XU, Auteur ; Xinyi HE, Auteur ; Wei REN, Auteur ; Xudong ZHAO, Auteur . - 202815. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202815
| Mots-clés : |
Autistic traits Executive function Prosopagnosia Social anxiety Network analysis |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Objective Autistic traits (ATs), executive function, prosopagnosia, and social anxiety may interact dynamically: executive function variations might shape ATs and prosopagnosia; prosopagnosia could influence social cue processing, potentially affecting social anxiety; social anxiety, in turn, may impact executive function—forming interconnected relationships. Traditional methods fail to capture these complex dynamics, so this study aimed to use network analysis to explore their interrelations in college students and community members. Methods A total of 1091 participants completed online self-report questionnaires. Network analysis was conducted to examine associations between the four variables, identify central/bridge nodes, and compare differences between high and low AT groups. Results Three trait communities were identified: (1) the social dimension of ATs + prosopagnosia + executive function; (2) "Social Anxiety"; (3) the non-social dimension of ATs + social camouflage. Social anxiety related to interacting with strangers (SOA2), social anxiety related to criticism and embarrassment (SOA4), and repetitive behaviors (REP) were the most central nodes; SOA2, executive function, and REP acted as bridge nodes. Significant differences in network patterns, edge strength, and node centrality were observed between high and low AT groups, with the high AT group showing weaker overall network strength. Conclusions These findings provide valuable insights into the complex interactions among ATs, social anxiety, executive function, and prosopagnosia. The identification of key nodes and differences between AT groups in trait community connectivity has important implications for targeted interventions and personalized approaches in addressing these traits in individuals with varying levels of ATs. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202815 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 |
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The network structure of autistic traits, executive function, prosopagnosia and social anxiety in Research in Autism, 131 (March 2026)
