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A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism–Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women.
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Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders . May2024, p1-16. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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 (<italic>N</italic> = 105) and women (<italic>N</italic> = 237), 316 cis-gender non-autistic men (<italic>N</italic> = 104) and women (<italic>N</italic> = 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177176572
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06260-2