White Susan W, Roberson-Nay Roxann
Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 24061, USA.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2009 Jul;39(7):1006-13. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0713-8. Epub 2009 Mar 4.
The purpose of this study was to explore relationships among anxiety, loneliness, and degree of social skill deficit in a sample of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants (N = 20) were between 7 and 14 years of age, verbal, and had low average or higher assessed intelligence (average IQ = 92 +/- 14.41). Youth who self-reported elevated levels of anxiety reported greater feelings of social loneliness. Those participants earning above average total anxiety scores reported significantly more loneliness than those with less anxiety (F = 6.60, p < .05). A significant relationship between parent-reported child withdrawal and depression and social disability also was found. Recommendations for assessment of co-occurring psychiatric problems in youth with ASD are offered.
本研究的目的是在患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的青少年样本中，探究焦虑、孤独感和社交技能缺陷程度之间的关系。参与者（N = 20）年龄在7至14岁之间，具备语言能力，且评估智力处于平均水平或更高（平均智商 = 92 ± 14.41）。自我报告焦虑水平较高的青少年表示社交孤独感更强。那些总焦虑得分高于平均水平的参与者比焦虑程度较低的参与者报告的孤独感明显更多（F = 6.60，p < .05）。还发现了父母报告的孩子退缩行为与抑郁以及社交障碍之间存在显著关系。本文针对患有ASD的青少年共病精神问题的评估提出了建议。
