Autistic traits and COVID-19-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptom: Sex difference and the role of anxiety sensitivity / Xudong ZHAO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 98 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 98 (October 2022) . - 102042 Titre : Autistic traits and COVID-19-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptom: Sex difference and the role of anxiety sensitivity Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Xudong ZHAO, Auteur ; Wenrui LI, Auteur ; Xiujun LI, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur ; Chunbo LI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102042 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Autistic traits  Anxiety sensitivity  COVID-19  Post-traumatic stress disorder  Mediating effect Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and high autistic traits (ATs) are at a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to social traumatic events. However, the association between ATs and PTSD symptoms following exposure to pathogen threat-related traumatic situations, the role of sex differences in this association, and the mediating mechanism are yet unexplored. This study explored the effects of ATs, sex, and their interaction on COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms, as well as the possible mediating role of anxiety sensitivity (AS) between ATs and PTSD symptoms. Method In total, six hundred ninety-six valid participants (379 women) completed questionnaires assessing their ATs, COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms, and AS. Generalized linear model and mediation effects analyses were conducted. Results Our results showed higher levels of COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms in the high ATs group, especially in women with high AT, compared to the low ATs group. ATs also exerts a significant indirect effect on COVID-19-related PTSD symptom through AS. Conclusions The results indicate an increased vulnerability of individuals with high ATs (especially females) to COVID-19-related PTSD and the mediating mechanism of the co-occurrence of ATs-PTSD. These findings have implications for PTSD interventions for individuals with high ATs and ASD in the current COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102042 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490 [article] Autistic traits and COVID-19-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptom: Sex difference and the role of anxiety sensitivity [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Xudong ZHAO, Auteur ; Wenrui LI, Auteur ; Xiujun LI, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur ; Chunbo LI, Auteur . - 102042. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 98 (October 2022) . - 102042 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Autistic traits  Anxiety sensitivity  COVID-19  Post-traumatic stress disorder  Mediating effect Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and high autistic traits (ATs) are at a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to social traumatic events. However, the association between ATs and PTSD symptoms following exposure to pathogen threat-related traumatic situations, the role of sex differences in this association, and the mediating mechanism are yet unexplored. This study explored the effects of ATs, sex, and their interaction on COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms, as well as the possible mediating role of anxiety sensitivity (AS) between ATs and PTSD symptoms. Method In total, six hundred ninety-six valid participants (379 women) completed questionnaires assessing their ATs, COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms, and AS. Generalized linear model and mediation effects analyses were conducted. Results Our results showed higher levels of COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms in the high ATs group, especially in women with high AT, compared to the low ATs group. ATs also exerts a significant indirect effect on COVID-19-related PTSD symptom through AS. Conclusions The results indicate an increased vulnerability of individuals with high ATs (especially females) to COVID-19-related PTSD and the mediating mechanism of the co-occurrence of ATs-PTSD. These findings have implications for PTSD interventions for individuals with high ATs and ASD in the current COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102042 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490

Autistic traits and emotional experiences in Chinese college students: Mediating role of emotional regulation and sex differences / Xudong ZHAO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 77 (September 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 77 (September 2020) . - 101607 Titre : Autistic traits and emotional experiences in Chinese college students: Mediating role of emotional regulation and sex differences Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Xudong ZHAO, Auteur ; Xiujun LI, Auteur ; Youming SONG, Auteur ; Chunbo LI, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101607 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Autistic traits  Emotion regulation  Emotional experiences  Moderating effect  Mediation effect Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Studies conducted in Western cultures showed that maladaptive use of emotion regulation (ER) leads to emotional problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the extent of the association between these characteristics of ASD and autistic traits (ATs) in the general population is still unclear, since the frequency and output of ER may be different in Eastern and Western cultures. Moreover, sex plays an important role in ASD-related emotional functions and ER. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the associations between ATs, ER, and emotions in Eastern cultures, as well as the possible moderating role of sex in the relationships between them. Methods In total, 558 (304 females) participants completed questionnaires, assessing their ATs, ER strategies (reappraisal and suppression), and positive/negative emotional experiences. Spearman correlation and moderating and mediation effects analyses were conducted. Results ATs directly predicted reduced positive emotions and increased negative emotions, and indirectly predicted increased non-adaptability of emotional experiences by limiting reappraisal. A sex-specific influence pattern was also revealed: ATs in females further strengthens negative emotions by increasing the frequency of using suppression. Conclusions In this study of using a sample from an eastern culture, the results revealed (1) the mediating role of reappraisal and suppression in the relationship between ATs and emotional experiences and (2) females’ greater susceptibility to the negative impacts of ATs on emotions. These findings provide preliminary evidence for understanding sex differences in AT-related emotional functions, which may have implications for emotional interventions for individuals with ASD and high ATs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101607 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432 [article] Autistic traits and emotional experiences in Chinese college students: Mediating role of emotional regulation and sex differences [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Xudong ZHAO, Auteur ; Xiujun LI, Auteur ; Youming SONG, Auteur ; Chunbo LI, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur . - 101607. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 77 (September 2020) . - 101607 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Autistic traits  Emotion regulation  Emotional experiences  Moderating effect  Mediation effect Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Studies conducted in Western cultures showed that maladaptive use of emotion regulation (ER) leads to emotional problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the extent of the association between these characteristics of ASD and autistic traits (ATs) in the general population is still unclear, since the frequency and output of ER may be different in Eastern and Western cultures. Moreover, sex plays an important role in ASD-related emotional functions and ER. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the associations between ATs, ER, and emotions in Eastern cultures, as well as the possible moderating role of sex in the relationships between them. Methods In total, 558 (304 females) participants completed questionnaires, assessing their ATs, ER strategies (reappraisal and suppression), and positive/negative emotional experiences. Spearman correlation and moderating and mediation effects analyses were conducted. Results ATs directly predicted reduced positive emotions and increased negative emotions, and indirectly predicted increased non-adaptability of emotional experiences by limiting reappraisal. A sex-specific influence pattern was also revealed: ATs in females further strengthens negative emotions by increasing the frequency of using suppression. Conclusions In this study of using a sample from an eastern culture, the results revealed (1) the mediating role of reappraisal and suppression in the relationship between ATs and emotional experiences and (2) females’ greater susceptibility to the negative impacts of ATs on emotions. These findings provide preliminary evidence for understanding sex differences in AT-related emotional functions, which may have implications for emotional interventions for individuals with ASD and high ATs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101607 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432

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