A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women.

IF 3.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-14 DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06260-2

Heather L Moore, Mark Freeston, Jacqui Rodgers, Sarah Cassidy

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Abstract

The Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults (ASA-A) captures the autistic anxiety experience, but we do not know whether it is structurally equivalent for men and women, or non-autistic people. Measurement invariance analysis considered gender and diagnostic status (342 cis-gender autistic men (N = 105) and women (N = 237), 316 cis-gender non-autistic men (N = 104) and women (N = 212)). Strict invariance was achieved between autistic men and women and between non-autistic men and women, but the ASA-A structure is quantitatively different in autistic compared to non-autistic adults. Therefore, this tool cannot be used to directly compare anxiety between these groups. Autistic women scored significantly higher on the ASA-A than autistic men and Uncertainty was the highest scoring factor for autistic participants. Future research should include alternative gender identities.

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自闭症与非自闭症男性和女性样本中的自闭症-成人焦虑量表的测量不一致性分析》（A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women）。

自闭症成人焦虑量表（ASA-A）捕捉了自闭症患者的焦虑体验，但我们不知道男性和女性或非自闭症患者在结构上是否相同。测量不变性分析考虑了性别和诊断状态（342 名同性别的自闭症男性（N = 105）和女性（N = 237），316 名同性别的非自闭症男性（N = 104）和女性（N = 212））。自闭症男性和女性之间以及非自闭症男性和女性之间实现了严格的不变性，但自闭症成人与非自闭症成人的 ASA-A 结构在数量上有所不同。因此，该工具不能用于直接比较这些群体之间的焦虑程度。自闭症女性在 ASA-A 中的得分明显高于自闭症男性，不确定性是自闭症参与者得分最高的因素。未来的研究应包括其他性别身份。

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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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8.00

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10.30%

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433

期刊介绍： The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders seeks to advance theoretical and applied research as well as examine and evaluate clinical diagnoses and treatments for autism and related disabilities. JADD encourages research submissions on the causes of ASDs and related disorders, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors; diagnosis and assessment tools (e.g., for early detection as well as behavioral and communications characteristics); and prevention and treatment options. Sample topics include: Social responsiveness in young children with autism Advances in diagnosing and reporting autism Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autism symptoms Parental and child adherence to behavioral and medical treatments for autism Increasing independent task completion by students with autism spectrum disorder Does laughter differ in children with autism? Predicting ASD diagnosis and social impairment in younger siblings of children with autism The effects of psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medication with adolescents and adults with ASD Increasing independence for individuals with ASDs Group interventions to promote social skills in school-aged children with ASDs Standard diagnostic measures for ASDs Substance abuse in adults with autism Differentiating between ADHD and autism symptoms Social competence and social skills training and interventions for children with ASDs Therapeutic horseback riding and social functioning in children with autism Authors and readers of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders include sch olars, researchers, professionals, policy makers, and graduate students from a broad range of cross-disciplines, including developmental, clinical child, and school psychology; pediatrics; psychiatry; education; social work and counseling; speech, communication, and physical therapy; medicine and neuroscience; and public health.