ERIC Number: EJ1257802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jul
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Differences in Anxieties and Social Networks in a Group-Matched Sample of Autistic and Typically Developing Students Transitioning to University
Lei, Jiedi; Ashwin, Chris; Brosnan, Mark; Russell, Ailsa
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v24 n5 p1138-1151 Jul 2020
Transitioning to university can be anxiety-provoking for all students. The relationship between social anxiety, autistic traits and students' social network structure, and perceived support is poorly understood. This study used a group-matched design where autistic students (n = 28) and typically developing students (n = 28) were matched on sex, age (17-19 years), ethnicity, pre-university academic performance and degree subject at university. Autistic students reported greater transition to university worries, and a smaller social network size compared to typically developing students, though perceived similar levels of support from their social networks. Autistic and typically developing students showed differential patterns of association with both autistic traits and social anxiety. Broader clinical and practical implications of findings are discussed.
Descriptors: Social Networks, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Universities, Student Adjustment, Student Attitudes, Anxiety Disorders, Developmental Tasks, Correlation, Matched Groups, Ethnicity, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Social Support Groups, Majors (Students), Measures (Individuals), College Freshmen
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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