The present study examines the relationship between attachment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.
Rationale: Previous research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attachment has improved understanding of the aetiology and development of the disorder. Research on adults with ASD, however is scarce. The study is focussed on attachment in adults with ASD. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore attachment styles of adults with ASD and examining the relationship between attachment and ASD. The study requires 60 participants.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
ParnassiaGroep Antes
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
RECRUITINGThe Social Responsiveness Scale - Adult version (SRS-A)
The SRS-A is a screening tool for identifying possible ASD characteristics in adults suspicious for ASD, is 64-item self-report questionnaire measuring various dimensions of interpersonal behavior, communication, and rigid, repetitive behaviour and interests, characteristic for adults with ASD. Each item is rated on a 1-4 point scale.
Time frame: 15 minutes
The Attachment Styles Questionnaire (ASQ)
The ASQ is a questionnaire consisting of 24 items and assesses four attachment styles (secure, preoccupied, fearful, and dismissing). The 5-point rating scale ranges from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Time frame: 15 minutes
Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised questionnaire (ECR-r)
The ECR-r measures adult attachment within romantic relationships in past and present in 36 items, consisting of two subscales of 18 items each (attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance). Each item is rated from 'strongly disagree' (1) to 'strongly agree' (7).
Time frame: 15 minutes
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