Identifying Predictors of Momentary Negative Affect and Depression Severity in Adolescents with Autism: An Exploratory Ecological Momentary Assessment Study.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Depression is a common comorbidity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Little is known about risk factors for depression and depressive symptoms in this population. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been used in the typically developing population to identify risk factors for depression, but has been rarely applied in ASD populations. In this exploratory study, 17 autistic adolescents participated in an EMA protocol in which they reported on their current activities and emotions six times per day for seven consecutive days. Results suggested that negative affect is predicted by momentary quality of social interaction and enjoyment of the current activity (p < 0.05). Additionally, affective instability predicted depressive symptoms. These results provide insights into risk factors for depression in this vulnerable population.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dallman, AR; Bailliard, A; Harrop, C
Published Date
- January 2022
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 52 / 1
Start / End Page
- 291 - 303
PubMed ID
- 33677729
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC7970812
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1573-3432
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s10803-021-04935-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States