Comparing Physical Intimacy and Romantic Relationships of Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: A Qualitative Analysis / Giorgia SALA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-10 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-10 (October 2024) . - p.3942-3951 Titre : Comparing Physical Intimacy and Romantic Relationships of Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: A Qualitative Analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Giorgia SALA, Auteur ; Jessica HOOLEY, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3942-3951 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06109-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536 [article] Comparing Physical Intimacy and Romantic Relationships of Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: A Qualitative Analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Giorgia SALA, Auteur ; Jessica HOOLEY, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.3942-3951. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-10 (October 2024) . - p.3942-3951 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06109-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536

Factors of relationship satisfaction for autistic and non-autistic partners in long-term relationships / Rui Ying YEW in Autism, 27-8 (November 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 27-8 (November 2023) . - p.2348-2360 Titre : Factors of relationship satisfaction for autistic and non-autistic partners in long-term relationships Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rui Ying YEW, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2348-2360 Mots-clés : autism  autism and sexuality  relationship satisfaction  romantic relationships  sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic individuals have reported lower satisfaction in their romantic relationships compared to non-autistic individuals. Previous research on the factors that contribute to relationship satisfaction within autism has focused on the characteristics of autistic participants as barriers to relationship satisfaction, while overlooking the role of their partners. This study investigated a range of factors and their association with long-term relationship satisfaction for 95 autistic individuals and 65 non-autistic individuals in current or previous long-term relationships with autistic individuals. Participants completed an online survey, including questionnaires measuring autistic traits, the Big Five personality traits, social loneliness, partner responsiveness, sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. Partner responsiveness significantly predicted relationship satisfaction for both autistic and non-autistic partners. The findings suggest that to enhance relationship satisfaction, service providers working with couples involving an autistic individual would improve the relationship by focusing on assisting their clients to identify each other?s needs and how best to meet them.Lay abstractPrevious research has found that autistic people report lower satisfaction in their romantic relationships compared to non-autistic people. However, the majority of this research has focused on autistic traits as barriers to relationship satisfaction, while overlooking the role of their partners in these relationships. Our study explored a range of factors in both autistic people and non-autistic partners of autistic people and how they may be linked to long-term relationship satisfaction. These factors included social and communication skills, personality traits, social loneliness, partner responsiveness, and sexual satisfaction. We found that partner responsiveness was a strong predictor of relationship satisfaction for both autistic and non-autistic partners, suggesting that rather than focusing intervention solely on the autistic person, the role of their partner should also be considered. Service providers who work with couples involving an autistic person to enhance their relationship satisfaction could focus on assisting their clients to identify each other?s needs and how best to meet them. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231160244 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=513 [article] Factors of relationship satisfaction for autistic and non-autistic partners in long-term relationships [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rui Ying YEW, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A STOKES, Auteur . - p.2348-2360. in Autism > 27-8 (November 2023) . - p.2348-2360 Mots-clés : autism  autism and sexuality  relationship satisfaction  romantic relationships  sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic individuals have reported lower satisfaction in their romantic relationships compared to non-autistic individuals. Previous research on the factors that contribute to relationship satisfaction within autism has focused on the characteristics of autistic participants as barriers to relationship satisfaction, while overlooking the role of their partners. This study investigated a range of factors and their association with long-term relationship satisfaction for 95 autistic individuals and 65 non-autistic individuals in current or previous long-term relationships with autistic individuals. Participants completed an online survey, including questionnaires measuring autistic traits, the Big Five personality traits, social loneliness, partner responsiveness, sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. Partner responsiveness significantly predicted relationship satisfaction for both autistic and non-autistic partners. The findings suggest that to enhance relationship satisfaction, service providers working with couples involving an autistic individual would improve the relationship by focusing on assisting their clients to identify each other?s needs and how best to meet them.Lay abstractPrevious research has found that autistic people report lower satisfaction in their romantic relationships compared to non-autistic people. However, the majority of this research has focused on autistic traits as barriers to relationship satisfaction, while overlooking the role of their partners in these relationships. Our study explored a range of factors in both autistic people and non-autistic partners of autistic people and how they may be linked to long-term relationship satisfaction. These factors included social and communication skills, personality traits, social loneliness, partner responsiveness, and sexual satisfaction. We found that partner responsiveness was a strong predictor of relationship satisfaction for both autistic and non-autistic partners, suggesting that rather than focusing intervention solely on the autistic person, the role of their partner should also be considered. Service providers who work with couples involving an autistic person to enhance their relationship satisfaction could focus on assisting their clients to identify each other?s needs and how best to meet them. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231160244 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=513

Gender identity, sexual orientation and adverse sexual experiences in autistic females / Laura A. PECORA in Molecular Autism, 11 (2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 11 (2020) . - 57 p. Titre : Gender identity, sexual orientation and adverse sexual experiences in autistic females Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Laura A. PECORA, Auteur ; Grace I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; David H DEMMER, Auteur ; Tony ATTWOOD, Auteur ; Gary B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : 57 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  Female sexuality  Gender identity  Sexual orientation  Sexual vulnerabilities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: There is growing recognition that autistic females present with more diverse gender and sexual identities than their non-autistic counterparts. Likewise, autistic females are also at an increased risk of adverse sexual experiences. As higher rates of sexual victimisation are observed in individuals with diverse sexual identities in the broader population, rates of negative sexual experiences among autistic females remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the representation of gender and sexual diversity within autistic females and examine their rates of regretted, and unwanted, sexual encounters among females with a transgender gender identity and non-heterosexual sexual orientation. METHODS: Two hundred and ninety-five females completed the Sexual Behaviour Scale-III (SBS-III) online. Self-reported gender identity and sexual orientation were compared between 134 autistic (M(age)= 26.2?years, SD = 8.7) and 161 non-autistic females (M(age) = 22.0?years, SD = 4.6). Differences in the prevalence of negative sexual experiences were compared across diagnosis and each gender identity and sexual orientation label. RESULTS: Autistic females were more likely to identify with a transgender gender identity (p < .05) and non-heterosexual sexual orientation (p < .007) compared to non-autistic females. Autistic homosexual females were more likely to have experienced a range of negative sexual experiences than autistic heterosexual females (OR ? 3.29; p < .01) and were more likely to have experienced unwanted sexual experiences than non-autistic females regardless of sexual orientation (OR ? 2.38; p < .05). There were no differences in rates of negative sexual experiences between autistic bisexual and both autistic heterosexual and non-autistic bisexual females. Non-autistic bisexual females (OR = 0.24; p = .018) presented with a reduced risk of regretted sexual experiences than non-autistic heterosexual peers. There were no differences in negative sexual experiences across gender identity in the autistic sample. LIMITATIONS: The use of fixed format response items may have restricted participants' abilities to provide rich responses pertaining to their sexual identities and nature of negative sexual experiences. The small number of participants who identified as transgender (n = 40) limits the reliability of results pertaining to sexual experiences across gender identity. Moreover, although multiple recruitment methods were used in this study, non-representative may bias estimates of prevalence rates. Thus, the data may not be representative of the broader population. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that autistic females present with greater diversity in their sexual identities than individuals without autism, with those with a homosexual sexual orientation being at greater risk of experiencing adverse sexual encounters. Findings suggest the importance of increased clinical attention to this diversity and the need to provide support to facilitate the development of a healthy sexual identity and reduce the risks identified in this study. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-00363-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=433 [article] Gender identity, sexual orientation and adverse sexual experiences in autistic females [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Laura A. PECORA, Auteur ; Grace I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; David H DEMMER, Auteur ; Tony ATTWOOD, Auteur ; Gary B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur . - 57 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 11 (2020) . - 57 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  Female sexuality  Gender identity  Sexual orientation  Sexual vulnerabilities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: There is growing recognition that autistic females present with more diverse gender and sexual identities than their non-autistic counterparts. Likewise, autistic females are also at an increased risk of adverse sexual experiences. As higher rates of sexual victimisation are observed in individuals with diverse sexual identities in the broader population, rates of negative sexual experiences among autistic females remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the representation of gender and sexual diversity within autistic females and examine their rates of regretted, and unwanted, sexual encounters among females with a transgender gender identity and non-heterosexual sexual orientation. METHODS: Two hundred and ninety-five females completed the Sexual Behaviour Scale-III (SBS-III) online. Self-reported gender identity and sexual orientation were compared between 134 autistic (M(age)= 26.2?years, SD = 8.7) and 161 non-autistic females (M(age) = 22.0?years, SD = 4.6). Differences in the prevalence of negative sexual experiences were compared across diagnosis and each gender identity and sexual orientation label. RESULTS: Autistic females were more likely to identify with a transgender gender identity (p < .05) and non-heterosexual sexual orientation (p < .007) compared to non-autistic females. Autistic homosexual females were more likely to have experienced a range of negative sexual experiences than autistic heterosexual females (OR ? 3.29; p < .01) and were more likely to have experienced unwanted sexual experiences than non-autistic females regardless of sexual orientation (OR ? 2.38; p < .05). There were no differences in rates of negative sexual experiences between autistic bisexual and both autistic heterosexual and non-autistic bisexual females. Non-autistic bisexual females (OR = 0.24; p = .018) presented with a reduced risk of regretted sexual experiences than non-autistic heterosexual peers. There were no differences in negative sexual experiences across gender identity in the autistic sample. LIMITATIONS: The use of fixed format response items may have restricted participants' abilities to provide rich responses pertaining to their sexual identities and nature of negative sexual experiences. The small number of participants who identified as transgender (n = 40) limits the reliability of results pertaining to sexual experiences across gender identity. Moreover, although multiple recruitment methods were used in this study, non-representative may bias estimates of prevalence rates. Thus, the data may not be representative of the broader population. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that autistic females present with greater diversity in their sexual identities than individuals without autism, with those with a homosexual sexual orientation being at greater risk of experiencing adverse sexual encounters. Findings suggest the importance of increased clinical attention to this diversity and the need to provide support to facilitate the development of a healthy sexual identity and reduce the risks identified in this study. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-00363-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=433

Individual, social, and life course risk factors for experiencing interpersonal violence among autistic people of varying gender identities: A mixed methods systematic review / Kathryn RIDGWAY ; Laura PECORA ; Elizabeth WESTRUPP ; Darren HEDLEY ; Merrilyn HOOLEY ; Mark A. STOKES in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 111 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 111 (March 2024) . - p.102313 Titre : Individual, social, and life course risk factors for experiencing interpersonal violence among autistic people of varying gender identities: A mixed methods systematic review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kathryn RIDGWAY, Auteur ; Laura PECORA, Auteur ; Elizabeth WESTRUPP, Auteur ; Darren HEDLEY, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102313 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Violence  Minority stress  Intersectionality  Risk factors  Systematic review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Interpersonal violence is a widespread yet understudied issue in autism spectrum disorder (henceforth, ?autism?). Characteristic of autism are high rates of gender diversity, and so increased multiple minority group membership. Under minority stress and intersectionality models, minority identity presents greater risk of violence, while demographic variables (e.g., gender, sexuality, race) add to marginalisation and intersect to further enhance risk. However, research investigating risk and contextual predictors has been limited. This review examined individual, social, and life course risk factors associated with experiences of interpersonal violence among autistic people of varying gender identities. Methods A systematic database search identified 59 studies examining violence: (1) combined physical, sexual, and/or psychological; (2) physical; (3) sexual; (4) psychological; (5) traditional bullying; (6) cyberbullying; and (7) homicide among autistic people of any age and support needs, varying by gender. Final included studies comprised 42,251 autistic (65.79% males, 32.91% females, 0.14% transgender, 0.69% non-binary/gender queer, 0.002% intersex, 0.46% gender n/s), and 269,433 non-autistic participants (32.57% males, 64.45% females, 0.006% non-binary/gender queer, 2.98% gender n/s), aged 2?81 years. Results Narrative synthesis of the 59 studies showed a consistent pattern of increased rates of overall and repeated violence across the life course among autistic compared to non-autistic people. Intersectional risk was identified across all socio-ecological levels: individual (e.g., autism-related factors, age, mental health, gender, demographic diversity); proximal social (e.g., parents, peers, partners), community (e.g., home, school, healthcare, police interaction), and broader social (e.g., safety education, violence prevention/support services, specialised care/training, public stigma). Conclusions Our review indicates that interpersonal violence is a common issue for autistic people, who experience enhanced risk victimisation across the life course, particularly among multiply marginalised people (i.e., gender, race, sexuality, mental health). Our review underscores the importance of examining violence from an intersectionality and minority stress perspective and across socio-ecological contexts, and provides important empirical, legal, and policy implications. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102313 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=521 [article] Individual, social, and life course risk factors for experiencing interpersonal violence among autistic people of varying gender identities: A mixed methods systematic review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kathryn RIDGWAY, Auteur ; Laura PECORA, Auteur ; Elizabeth WESTRUPP, Auteur ; Darren HEDLEY, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.102313. in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 111 (March 2024) . - p.102313 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Violence  Minority stress  Intersectionality  Risk factors  Systematic review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Interpersonal violence is a widespread yet understudied issue in autism spectrum disorder (henceforth, ?autism?). Characteristic of autism are high rates of gender diversity, and so increased multiple minority group membership. Under minority stress and intersectionality models, minority identity presents greater risk of violence, while demographic variables (e.g., gender, sexuality, race) add to marginalisation and intersect to further enhance risk. However, research investigating risk and contextual predictors has been limited. This review examined individual, social, and life course risk factors associated with experiences of interpersonal violence among autistic people of varying gender identities. Methods A systematic database search identified 59 studies examining violence: (1) combined physical, sexual, and/or psychological; (2) physical; (3) sexual; (4) psychological; (5) traditional bullying; (6) cyberbullying; and (7) homicide among autistic people of any age and support needs, varying by gender. Final included studies comprised 42,251 autistic (65.79% males, 32.91% females, 0.14% transgender, 0.69% non-binary/gender queer, 0.002% intersex, 0.46% gender n/s), and 269,433 non-autistic participants (32.57% males, 64.45% females, 0.006% non-binary/gender queer, 2.98% gender n/s), aged 2?81 years. Results Narrative synthesis of the 59 studies showed a consistent pattern of increased rates of overall and repeated violence across the life course among autistic compared to non-autistic people. Intersectional risk was identified across all socio-ecological levels: individual (e.g., autism-related factors, age, mental health, gender, demographic diversity); proximal social (e.g., parents, peers, partners), community (e.g., home, school, healthcare, police interaction), and broader social (e.g., safety education, violence prevention/support services, specialised care/training, public stigma). Conclusions Our review indicates that interpersonal violence is a common issue for autistic people, who experience enhanced risk victimisation across the life course, particularly among multiply marginalised people (i.e., gender, race, sexuality, mental health). Our review underscores the importance of examining violence from an intersectionality and minority stress perspective and across socio-ecological contexts, and provides important empirical, legal, and policy implications. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102313 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=521

Romantic Intimacy in Autism: A Qualitative Analysis / Giorgia SALA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-11 (November 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-11 (November 2020) . - p.4133-4147 Titre : Romantic Intimacy in Autism: A Qualitative Analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Giorgia SALA, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4133-4147 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Australia  Autism  Intimacy  Relationships  Sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although autistic people have difficulties with social-emotional reciprocity, most still desire intimate romantic relationships. This study sought to identify enablers and barriers to emotional and physical intimacy for Autistic (n?=?31) and non-autistic (n?=?26) individuals. All participants completed an online survey including demographic information, the Autism Spectrum Quotient and questions on intimacy which were subject to thematic analysis. Enablers of intimacy for both groups included communication, sharing and similarity, respect and safety for self and other, and working on the relationship. Barriers for both groups included intra- and interpersonal conflicts; autistic people specifically highlighted uncertainty about relationships and communication. These findings suggest autistic and non-autistic people have similar notions of intimacy, yet have different challenges in experiencing it. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04377-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432 [article] Romantic Intimacy in Autism: A Qualitative Analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Giorgia SALA, Auteur ; Merrilyn HOOLEY, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.4133-4147. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-11 (November 2020) . - p.4133-4147 Mots-clés : Australia  Autism  Intimacy  Relationships  Sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although autistic people have difficulties with social-emotional reciprocity, most still desire intimate romantic relationships. This study sought to identify enablers and barriers to emotional and physical intimacy for Autistic (n?=?31) and non-autistic (n?=?26) individuals. All participants completed an online survey including demographic information, the Autism Spectrum Quotient and questions on intimacy which were subject to thematic analysis. Enablers of intimacy for both groups included communication, sharing and similarity, respect and safety for self and other, and working on the relationship. Barriers for both groups included intra- and interpersonal conflicts; autistic people specifically highlighted uncertainty about relationships and communication. These findings suggest autistic and non-autistic people have similar notions of intimacy, yet have different challenges in experiencing it. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04377-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432

Subjective wellbeing of autistic adolescents and young adults: A cross sectional study / Caitlin MACMILLAN ; David H. DEMMER ; Merrilyn HOOLEY ; Darren HEDLEY ; Elizabeth WESTRUPP ; Mark A. STOKES in Autism Research, 17-6 (June 2024)  

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The relationship between alexithymia and self-esteem in autistic adolescents / Melissa STRANG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 112 (April 2024)  

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