Relationship between autistic traits and social functioning in healthy individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Social functioning is influenced by various factors. Autistic traits could be one of the factors that affect social functioning.

Methods

In the present study, the relationship between autistic traits and social functioning among 755 healthy individuals was analyzed. Autistic traits were assessed with the autism-spectrum quotient. Social functioning was assessed by the social functioning scale and the social activity assessment.

Results

The Autism-Spectrum Quotient total score was significantly negatively correlated with the social functioning scale total and all subscales of the social functioning scale. All subscales of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient except attention to detail were significantly negatively correlated with the social functioning scale total score. H

SUBMITTER: Demizu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9216356 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature