Facets of autism and university life: the relationships among autism traits and difficult experiences
Bystrynski, Jonathan Bernard Hartnett
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Description
Title
Facets of autism and university life: the relationships among autism traits and difficult experiences
Author(s)
Bystrynski, Jonathan Bernard Hartnett
Issue Date
2021-07-15
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Allen, Nicole E
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Allen, Nicole E
Committee Member(s)
Corr, Catherine P
Garthe, Rachel C
Cohen, Amy P
Todd, Nathan R
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Autism
Sexual Assault
Alcohol Use
Academic Disengagement
Abstract
There is a critical gap in the understanding of autistic students’ experiences with the stressors of college. Early research has suggested that this population faces challenges related to sexual assault victimization, psychological distress, alcohol use, and academic disengagement. However, little research has explored how specific facets of autism potentially relate to these difficult experiences. Study one explores how autism traits are associated with sexual assault victimization among women enrolled at a university. Study two explores the relationships among autism traits, psychological distress, alcohol use, and academic disengagement in undergraduate college students. A general discussion describes the studies’ strengths and limitations while providing recommendations for future research.
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