Abstract

Despite emerging evidence suggesting increase stress and burnout in autistic adults, how stress is associated with wellbeing in these adults is unknown. Coping strategies can promote wellbeing directly, or indirectly through moderating the stress-wellbeing relationship. Adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies may buffer or exacerbate the effects of stress on wellbeing, respectively. Establishing the role of coping strategies in mitigating the effects of stress on wellbeing in autistic adults would help inform support options for these adults.

Citation

Muniandy, M., Richdale, A.L., Lawson, L.P. (2023). Stress and wellbeing in autistic adults: Exploring the moderating role of coping [Poster]. International Society for Autism Research 2023 Annual Meeting, 3-6 May. International Society for Autism Research.

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