Connection between autistic traits, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust: A distinct separation of implicit and explicit components / Zhen CAO ; Xuehua XU ; Xintong LI ; Aijia XU ; Wendian SHI in Research in Autism, 125 (July 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202605 Titre : Connection between autistic traits, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust: A distinct separation of implicit and explicit components Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Zhen CAO, Auteur ; Xuehua XU, Auteur ; Xintong LI, Auteur ; Aijia XU, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202605 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Autism spectrum condition  Self-esteem  Dual-processing mode  Trust Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Interpersonal trust is the foundation for initiating and maintaining social interactions. Knowing the association between autistic traits (ATs) and trust, along with the mediating mechanisms, aids in better understanding the social interaction profile related to the autism spectrum. Using the dual-processing model of social cognition, the present study investigates the links between ATs and explicit and implicit trust, as well as the potential mediating role of explicit and implicit self-esteem in these relationships. In total, 291 neurotypical participants completed questionnaires assessing ATs, explicit self-esteem, and explicit trust. They also underwent the Implicit Association Test evaluating implicit self-esteem and implicit trust. The correlation test, independent sample t-tests, and mediation analyses were also conducted. ATs exhibited a significant negative correlation with explicit trust and explicit self-esteem but no significant relationship with implicit trust and implicit self-esteem. Explicit self-esteem mediated the relationship between ATs and explicit trust. The findings suggest that, on the explicit pathway, ATs influence trust through self-esteem mechanisms. Importantly, the study revealed a clear distinction between implicit and explicit pathways in the relationship between ATs, trust, and self-esteem, offering valuable insights into the AT-associated social cognitive characteristics. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202605 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559 [article] Connection between autistic traits, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust: A distinct separation of implicit and explicit components [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Zhen CAO, Auteur ; Xuehua XU, Auteur ; Xintong LI, Auteur ; Aijia XU, Auteur ; Wendian SHI, Auteur . - p.202605. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202605 Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Autism spectrum condition  Self-esteem  Dual-processing mode  Trust Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Interpersonal trust is the foundation for initiating and maintaining social interactions. Knowing the association between autistic traits (ATs) and trust, along with the mediating mechanisms, aids in better understanding the social interaction profile related to the autism spectrum. Using the dual-processing model of social cognition, the present study investigates the links between ATs and explicit and implicit trust, as well as the potential mediating role of explicit and implicit self-esteem in these relationships. In total, 291 neurotypical participants completed questionnaires assessing ATs, explicit self-esteem, and explicit trust. They also underwent the Implicit Association Test evaluating implicit self-esteem and implicit trust. The correlation test, independent sample t-tests, and mediation analyses were also conducted. ATs exhibited a significant negative correlation with explicit trust and explicit self-esteem but no significant relationship with implicit trust and implicit self-esteem. Explicit self-esteem mediated the relationship between ATs and explicit trust. The findings suggest that, on the explicit pathway, ATs influence trust through self-esteem mechanisms. Importantly, the study revealed a clear distinction between implicit and explicit pathways in the relationship between ATs, trust, and self-esteem, offering valuable insights into the AT-associated social cognitive characteristics. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202605 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559

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