Facets of autism and university life: the relationships among autism traits and difficult experiences

Bystrynski, Jonathan Bernard Hartnett

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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.

Graduation Semester

2021-08

Type of Resource

Thesis

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