| Title: |
A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism--Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Heather L. Moore; Mark Freeston; Jacqui Rodgers; Sarah Cassidy |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025 55(3):981-996. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
16 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Anxiety; Adults; Gender Differences; Test Validity; Measurement |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-024-06260-2 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
The Anxiety Scale for Autism--Adults (ASA-A) captures the autistic anxiety experience, but we do not know whether it is structurally equivalent for men and women, or non-autistic people. Measurement invariance analysis considered gender and diagnostic status (342 cis-gender autistic men (N = 105) and women (N = 237), 316 cis-gender non-autistic men (N = 104) and women (N = 212)). Strict invariance was achieved between autistic men and women and between non-autistic men and women, but the ASA-A structure is quantitatively different in autistic compared to non-autistic adults. Therefore, this tool cannot be used to directly compare anxiety between these groups. Autistic women scored significantly higher on the ASA-A than autistic men and Uncertainty was the highest scoring factor for autistic participants. Future research should include alternative gender identities. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1460788 |
| Database: |
ERIC |