Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults / Melanie MUNIANDY in Autism Research, 15-5 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.929-944 Titre : Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.929-944 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder/complications/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  adults  autism spectrum disorders  coping strategies  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared to the general population, mental health difficulties are commonly reported in autistic adults. However, the ways in which coping strategies are associated with mental health and well-being in this population remain unknown. Further, we do not know if, and if so, how these associations might differ to that of non-autistic adults. In this study, we hypothesized that in both our autistic (N = 255) and non-autistic (N = 165) adult samples, disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial) would relate to poorer mental health and well-being, while engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving) would relate to better mental health and well-being. Regression analyses revealed that higher use of disengagement coping strategies was significantly associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of well-being in both samples. In contrast, increased use of engagement coping strategies was associated with better well-being, but only in the autistic sample. Our results contribute to the characterization of negative and positive mental health outcomes in autistic adults from a coping perspective, with potential to offer novel information regarding coping strategies to consider when addressing support options for mental health difficulties in the autistic adult population. LAY SUMMARY: Mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and poor well-being are commonly reported in autistic adults. Research suggests that how one copes with stress is associated with one's mental health and well-being. However, we have little information about how coping strategies relate to the mental health of autistic adults, and whether this might be different in non-autistic adults. In this study, we examined the relationship between coping strategies and mental health in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years. We then compared this with similar aged non-autistic individuals. We found that in both the autistic and non-autistic individuals, using more disengagement coping strategies (such as being in denial, blaming oneself) was related to poorer mental health and well-being. Additionally, using more engagement coping strategies (such as problem solving, acceptance) was related to better mental health and well-being, but only in the autistic individuals. These results can help inform support services, as they highlight the coping strategies that may need to be focused on (i.e., developing engagement coping strategies and reducing disengagement coping strategies) in order to better support the mental health of autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2694 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 [article] Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.929-944. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.929-944 Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder/complications/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  adults  autism spectrum disorders  coping strategies  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared to the general population, mental health difficulties are commonly reported in autistic adults. However, the ways in which coping strategies are associated with mental health and well-being in this population remain unknown. Further, we do not know if, and if so, how these associations might differ to that of non-autistic adults. In this study, we hypothesized that in both our autistic (N = 255) and non-autistic (N = 165) adult samples, disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial) would relate to poorer mental health and well-being, while engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving) would relate to better mental health and well-being. Regression analyses revealed that higher use of disengagement coping strategies was significantly associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of well-being in both samples. In contrast, increased use of engagement coping strategies was associated with better well-being, but only in the autistic sample. Our results contribute to the characterization of negative and positive mental health outcomes in autistic adults from a coping perspective, with potential to offer novel information regarding coping strategies to consider when addressing support options for mental health difficulties in the autistic adult population. LAY SUMMARY: Mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and poor well-being are commonly reported in autistic adults. Research suggests that how one copes with stress is associated with one's mental health and well-being. However, we have little information about how coping strategies relate to the mental health of autistic adults, and whether this might be different in non-autistic adults. In this study, we examined the relationship between coping strategies and mental health in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years. We then compared this with similar aged non-autistic individuals. We found that in both the autistic and non-autistic individuals, using more disengagement coping strategies (such as being in denial, blaming oneself) was related to poorer mental health and well-being. Additionally, using more engagement coping strategies (such as problem solving, acceptance) was related to better mental health and well-being, but only in the autistic individuals. These results can help inform support services, as they highlight the coping strategies that may need to be focused on (i.e., developing engagement coping strategies and reducing disengagement coping strategies) in order to better support the mental health of autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2694 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473

Brief Report: Discrete Effortful Control Skills Moderate Relations Between Childhood Behavioural Inhibition and Mental Health Difficulties in Autistic Youth / Lacey CHETCUTI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-1 (January 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.489-494 Titre : Brief Report: Discrete Effortful Control Skills Moderate Relations Between Childhood Behavioural Inhibition and Mental Health Difficulties in Autistic Youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIĆ, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.489-494 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Studies of the general population suggest that the risk for mental health difficulties conferred by dispositional behavioural inhibition (BI) may be modified by self-regulation; however, this possibility has not been explored in the context of autism. This study investigated the moderating effects of attentional-, activation-, and inhibitory control on the relationship between childhood BI and anxiety and depression among 47 autistic youths (55% male, Mage=19.09 years, SD=2.23). Childhood BI was associated with anxiety at low but not high levels of attentional- and activation control, and depression at low but not high levels of attentional control. However, there were no moderating effects of inhibitory control. These preliminary findings are partially consistent with those from the general population and point to avenues for future work. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05360-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493 [article] Brief Report: Discrete Effortful Control Skills Moderate Relations Between Childhood Behavioural Inhibition and Mental Health Difficulties in Autistic Youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIĆ, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.489-494. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.489-494 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Studies of the general population suggest that the risk for mental health difficulties conferred by dispositional behavioural inhibition (BI) may be modified by self-regulation; however, this possibility has not been explored in the context of autism. This study investigated the moderating effects of attentional-, activation-, and inhibitory control on the relationship between childhood BI and anxiety and depression among 47 autistic youths (55% male, Mage=19.09 years, SD=2.23). Childhood BI was associated with anxiety at low but not high levels of attentional- and activation control, and depression at low but not high levels of attentional control. However, there were no moderating effects of inhibitory control. These preliminary findings are partially consistent with those from the general population and point to avenues for future work. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05360-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493

Brief Report: Longitudinal Role of Coping Strategies on Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Youth and Adults / Melanie MUNIANDY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.1146-1155 Titre : Brief Report: Longitudinal Role of Coping Strategies on Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Youth and Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1146-1155 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The stress literature suggests that coping strategies are implicated in mental health outcomes. However, the longitudinal relationship between coping strategies and mental health in the autistic adult population has not yet been examined. This 2-year longitudinal study examined the predictive role of both baseline and change in coping strategy use over time (i.e., an increase or decrease) on anxiety, depression, and well-being after 2-years in 87 autistic adults aged 16 to 80 years. Controlling for baseline mental health, both baseline and increase in disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial, self-blame) predicted higher anxiety and depression, and lower well-being, while an increase in engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving, acceptance) predicted higher well-being. These findings extend the current coping literature in autistic adults, offering insight into mental health support and intervention options. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05953-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=549 [article] Brief Report: Longitudinal Role of Coping Strategies on Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Youth and Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.1146-1155. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.1146-1155 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The stress literature suggests that coping strategies are implicated in mental health outcomes. However, the longitudinal relationship between coping strategies and mental health in the autistic adult population has not yet been examined. This 2-year longitudinal study examined the predictive role of both baseline and change in coping strategy use over time (i.e., an increase or decrease) on anxiety, depression, and well-being after 2-years in 87 autistic adults aged 16 to 80 years. Controlling for baseline mental health, both baseline and increase in disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial, self-blame) predicted higher anxiety and depression, and lower well-being, while an increase in engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving, acceptance) predicted higher well-being. These findings extend the current coping literature in autistic adults, offering insight into mental health support and intervention options. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05953-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=549

Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults / Samuel R. C. ARNOLD in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-6 (June 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-6 (June 2020) . - p.2217-2225 Titre : Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2217-2225 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adults  Autism  Depression  Factor analysis  Phq-9  Validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the high prevalence of depression and other mental illnesses in autistic adults, screening instruments such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) have not been specifically validated in an autistic sample. Using data from two Autism CRC longitudinal studies (n?=?581), confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model (somatic and cognitive/affective) in the autistic sample and one-factor model in the community comparison sample. Confirmatory bifactor analysis also supported use of the PHQ-9 total score in autism. Good convergent validity was found with two measures of psychological well-being for PHQ-9 total and subdomain scores. The PHQ-9 is a useful tool for autism research allowing comparison across autistic and non-autistic participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03947-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425 [article] Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.2217-2225. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-6 (June 2020) . - p.2217-2225 Mots-clés : Adults  Autism  Depression  Factor analysis  Phq-9  Validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the high prevalence of depression and other mental illnesses in autistic adults, screening instruments such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) have not been specifically validated in an autistic sample. Using data from two Autism CRC longitudinal studies (n?=?581), confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model (somatic and cognitive/affective) in the autistic sample and one-factor model in the community comparison sample. Confirmatory bifactor analysis also supported use of the PHQ-9 total score in autism. Good convergent validity was found with two measures of psychological well-being for PHQ-9 total and subdomain scores. The PHQ-9 is a useful tool for autism research allowing comparison across autistic and non-autistic participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03947-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425

Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth / Rebecca L. FLOWER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-4 (April 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-4 (April 2021) . - p.1385-1391 Titre : Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1385-1391 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescence  Autism  Employment  Higher education  Post-school outcomes  Transitions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young autistic Australians are less likely to attend higher education and have lower employment rates than non-autistic Australians (in: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of disability, ageing and carers Australia: Summary of Findings 2018. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, 2019a). Few studies have examined post-school outcomes among this population. Using data from the first phase of a national longitudinal study including autistic (n?=?79) and non-autistic (n?=?107) 17-25-year olds, we found young autistic adults were (a) less likely to be employed, (b) more likely to attend technical and further education (TAFE) than university, (c) more likely to enrol in higher education on a part-time basis and (d) less likely to be engaged in both higher education and employment, than their non-autistic peers. Findings highlight a need to understand post-school trajectories of young autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04600-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445 [article] Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.1385-1391. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-4 (April 2021) . - p.1385-1391 Mots-clés : Adolescence  Autism  Employment  Higher education  Post-school outcomes  Transitions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young autistic Australians are less likely to attend higher education and have lower employment rates than non-autistic Australians (in: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of disability, ageing and carers Australia: Summary of Findings 2018. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, 2019a). Few studies have examined post-school outcomes among this population. Using data from the first phase of a national longitudinal study including autistic (n?=?79) and non-autistic (n?=?107) 17-25-year olds, we found young autistic adults were (a) less likely to be employed, (b) more likely to attend technical and further education (TAFE) than university, (c) more likely to enrol in higher education on a part-time basis and (d) less likely to be engaged in both higher education and employment, than their non-autistic peers. Findings highlight a need to understand post-school trajectories of young autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04600-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445

Coping-resilience profiles and experiences of stress in autistic adults / Melanie MUNIANDY in Autism Research, 15-11 (November 2022)  

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality / Lauren P. LAWSON in Autism, 24-4 (May 2020)  

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Stress and well-being in autistic adults: Exploring the moderating role of coping / Amanda L. RICHDALE ; Lauren P. LAWSON in Autism Research, 16-11 (November 2023)  

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Suicidality in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Sleep the Unexplored Connection? / Amanda L. RICHDALE in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

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Suitability of the DSM-5 social anxiety disorder severity scale for autistic adults / Simon G. BRETT in Autism, 29-3 (March 2025)  

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The impact of sleep quality, fatigue and social well-being on depressive symptomatology in autistic older adolescents and young adults / Amanda L. RICHDALE in Autism Research, 16-4 (April 2023)  

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