How is psychological wellbeing experienced by autistic women? Challenges and protective factors: A meta-synthesis / Natalie YAU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 102 (April 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 102 (April 2023) . - p.102101 Titre : How is psychological wellbeing experienced by autistic women? Challenges and protective factors: A meta-synthesis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Natalie YAU, Auteur ; Sonia ANDERSON, Auteur ; Ian C. SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102101 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Women  Autism  Mental Health  Psychological Wellbeing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic women are at higher risks of experiencing mental health difficulties and suicidal behaviours than the general population. However, there are barriers to diagnostic assessments and mental health support reported by autistic women. To date, there is little research into how psychological wellness is experienced by autistic women. Therefore, the aim of this meta-synthesis was to explore this. Method A systematic literature review of existing qualitative studies was carried out. Twelve papers met the inclusion criteria for this review; the findings of which were collated and synthesised using a seven-step meta-ethnographic approach from which three themes emerged. Results Three themes were generated from the 12 qualitative studies: (1) ''I tend to fall between the cracks": misunderstood and ostracised; (2) "The hidden hurt"; and (3) having to meet the expectations of others. There are important findings from the meta-synthesis which suggest there are increased risks of exploitation for autistic women. Furthermore, social camouflaging in addition to societal, cultural, and gendered expectations can have detrimental influences on psychological wellbeing for autistic women. However, mutual acceptance, belonging, and support were identified as protective factors of psychological wellbeing. Conclusions Increased knowledge and training for professionals supporting autistic women is needed, particularly during different life stages such as the peri- and postnatal period and the menopause. There is also a need to promote better awareness of safe relationships to reduce risks of abuse and exploitation for autistic women. Adaptations to communication, cognitive and sensory challenges, and psychological therapy are also suggested. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102101 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501 [article] How is psychological wellbeing experienced by autistic women? Challenges and protective factors: A meta-synthesis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Natalie YAU, Auteur ; Sonia ANDERSON, Auteur ; Ian C. SMITH, Auteur . - p.102101. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 102 (April 2023) . - p.102101 Mots-clés : Women  Autism  Mental Health  Psychological Wellbeing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic women are at higher risks of experiencing mental health difficulties and suicidal behaviours than the general population. However, there are barriers to diagnostic assessments and mental health support reported by autistic women. To date, there is little research into how psychological wellness is experienced by autistic women. Therefore, the aim of this meta-synthesis was to explore this. Method A systematic literature review of existing qualitative studies was carried out. Twelve papers met the inclusion criteria for this review; the findings of which were collated and synthesised using a seven-step meta-ethnographic approach from which three themes emerged. Results Three themes were generated from the 12 qualitative studies: (1) ''I tend to fall between the cracks": misunderstood and ostracised; (2) "The hidden hurt"; and (3) having to meet the expectations of others. There are important findings from the meta-synthesis which suggest there are increased risks of exploitation for autistic women. Furthermore, social camouflaging in addition to societal, cultural, and gendered expectations can have detrimental influences on psychological wellbeing for autistic women. However, mutual acceptance, belonging, and support were identified as protective factors of psychological wellbeing. Conclusions Increased knowledge and training for professionals supporting autistic women is needed, particularly during different life stages such as the peri- and postnatal period and the menopause. There is also a need to promote better awareness of safe relationships to reduce risks of abuse and exploitation for autistic women. Adaptations to communication, cognitive and sensory challenges, and psychological therapy are also suggested. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102101 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501

"Life has more purpose now": A grounded theory investigation of the impact of table-top board games on wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults / Miriam STURDEE ; Philip KERSHAW ; Ian C. SMITH in Research in Autism, 126 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 126 (August 2025) . - p.202644 Titre : "Life has more purpose now": A grounded theory investigation of the impact of table-top board games on wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Miriam STURDEE, Auteur ; Philip KERSHAW, Auteur ; Ian C. SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202644 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Wellbeing  Functioning  Table-top board games Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Despite anecdotal evidence of the benefits of table-top board game engagement for the wellbeing and functioning of autistic adults, limited research to date has explicitly explored this relationship. If table-top board games are perceived to be beneficial for psychological wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults, they could be utilised in the community as a protective factor which could reduce the number of autistic adults requiring a referral to mental health services. Learning about the role of board games could also lead to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine qualitatively what impact autistic adults perceive playing table-top board games has on their wellbeing and functioning. Method Ten autistic adults volunteered to participate in semi-structured interviews. Verbatim interview transcripts were analysed following the principles of Grounded Theory. Results Results identified three main concepts: 1) The cycle of board game engagement 2) Impact on aspects of autism 3) Impact on wellbeing and functioning. Content of these concepts interacted in a variety of ways, which have been represented in a theoretical model. Conclusion Multiple components of board games were identified as impacting on wellbeing and functioning. These have been represented in a theoretical model. The more time playing board games generally meant that participants were communicating better, forming better relationships, feeling more included and enjoying games more. These factors contributed to them playing more games, creating a virtuous cycle. In turn, the concepts all lead back to a general sense of improved wellbeing and functioning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202644 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=565 [article] "Life has more purpose now": A grounded theory investigation of the impact of table-top board games on wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Miriam STURDEE, Auteur ; Philip KERSHAW, Auteur ; Ian C. SMITH, Auteur . - p.202644. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 126 (August 2025) . - p.202644 Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Wellbeing  Functioning  Table-top board games Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Despite anecdotal evidence of the benefits of table-top board game engagement for the wellbeing and functioning of autistic adults, limited research to date has explicitly explored this relationship. If table-top board games are perceived to be beneficial for psychological wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults, they could be utilised in the community as a protective factor which could reduce the number of autistic adults requiring a referral to mental health services. Learning about the role of board games could also lead to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine qualitatively what impact autistic adults perceive playing table-top board games has on their wellbeing and functioning. Method Ten autistic adults volunteered to participate in semi-structured interviews. Verbatim interview transcripts were analysed following the principles of Grounded Theory. Results Results identified three main concepts: 1) The cycle of board game engagement 2) Impact on aspects of autism 3) Impact on wellbeing and functioning. Content of these concepts interacted in a variety of ways, which have been represented in a theoretical model. Conclusion Multiple components of board games were identified as impacting on wellbeing and functioning. These have been represented in a theoretical model. The more time playing board games generally meant that participants were communicating better, forming better relationships, feeling more included and enjoying games more. These factors contributed to them playing more games, creating a virtuous cycle. In turn, the concepts all lead back to a general sense of improved wellbeing and functioning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202644 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=565

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