Nijhuis, Romy (2024) The Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits, Sensory Sensitivity, and Quality of Life in Emerging Adults. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits and sensory sensitivity are continuously distributed in the general population and affect the overall Quality of Life (QoL) of individuals. However, the interplay between the variables ASD traits, sensory sensitivity, and QoL in the general population remains unknown. Especially in emerging adults, the QoL might be impacted by ASD traits and sensory sensitivity, due to the heightened demands and ongoing cognitive development. Therefore, this study explored the influence of ASD traits and sensory sensitivity on the QoL in emerging adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 114 emerging adults, aged between 18 and 25 years old. Participants completed an online survey containing the Autism Quotient (AQ) short version, the Sensory Perception Quotient (SPQ) short version, and the shortened World Health Organisation Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQoL-BREF). Bivariate correlational analyses showed that ASD traits had a significant, weak, positive relationship with sensory sensitivity and a significant, moderate, negative relationship with QoL. Additionally, there was a significant, weak, negative relationship between sensory sensitivity and QoL. Further exploratory analyses indicated that sensory sensitivity partially mediated the relationship between ASD traits and QoL in emerging adults. Further research is needed to explore this mediating role more in-depth and to replicate the findings in different age groups and clinical samples.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Gaastra, G.F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 May 2024 13:52 |
| Last Modified: | 23 May 2024 13:52 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3358 |
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