Mediating role of sensory differences in the relationship between autistic traits and internalizing problems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sensory differences are related to the autistic traits, and previous studies have shown a positive correlation between sensory differences and internalizing problems. In this study, we hypothesized that sensory differences and suffering due to sensory differences mediates the relationships between autistic traits and internalizing problems.

Methods

A total of 346 female Japanese university students completed questionnaires regarding their autistic traits, suffering due to sensory differences, and internalizing problems. Moreover, 114 participants completed a questionnaire related to sensory differences.

Results

Autistic traits were correlated with Low Registration and Sensation Avoiding. These sensory differences were also correlated with suffering due to s

SUBMITTER: Tsuji Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190171 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature