Longitudinal Analysis of Mental Health in Autistic University Students Across an Academic Year

被引：1

作者：

Scott, Matthew ^{[1
,2
]}

Leppanen, Jenni ^{[3
]}

Allen, Melissa ^{[1
]}

Jarrold, Chris ^{[4
]}

Sedgewick, Felicity ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Bristol, Sch Educ, Bristol, Avon, England

[2] Univ Cardiff, Sch Psychol, Cardiff, Wales

[3] Kings Coll London, Inst Psychiat Psychol & Neurosci, London, England

[4] Univ Bristol, Sch Psychol Sci, Bristol, Avon, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2023年 / 53卷 / 03期

基金：

英国惠康基金;

关键词：

Autism; Higher education; Mental health; Longitudinal; SPECTRUM DISORDER; HIGHER-EDUCATION; MINI-SPIN; ANXIETY; ADULTS; ADOLESCENTS; DEPRESSION; SYMPTOMS; CHILDREN; ALCOHOL;

D O I：

10.1007/s10803-022-05560-9

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

Background Autistic people have worse mental health (MH) than non-autistic people. This proof-of-concept study explored feasibility of longitudinal research with autistic university students, focusing on their MH and coping styles across an academic year. Methods Twenty-two students took part at all timepoints. They completed four rounds of online MH questionnaires. Results Over 80% of students were retained. They started the year with high levels of all MH issues, which remained stable across the year. Network Change analysis showed the connections between MH and coping style changed over time. Conclusions Autistic students are engaged participants who are likely to take part in longitudinal research. While MH levels were stable, it may be that coping styles are a useful target for intervention.

引用

页码：1107 / 1116

页数：10

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