Sex-specific patterns in social visual attention among individuals with autistic traits.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition more prevalent in males, with sex differences emerging in both prevalence and core symptoms. However, most studies investigating behavioral and cognitive features of autism tend to include more male samples, leading to a male-biased understanding. The sex imbalance limits the specificity of these features, especially in female individuals with autism. Hence, it is necessary to explore sex-related differences in behavioral-cognitive traits linked to autism in the general population.

Methods

In this study, we designed a dynamic emotion-discrimination task to investigate sex differences in attention to emotional stimuli among the general population with autistic traits. Behavioral and eye movement data were recorded during the

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042429 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature