Journal article
A Preliminary Evaluation of Metacognitive Beliefs in High Functioning Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advances in Autism, Vol.4(2), pp.73-84
2018
Abstract
Purpose: Metacognitive beliefs and processes have been found to perpetuate anxiety and depression in youth and adults. However, the presence of metacognitive beliefs in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is somewhat unclear and has received limited research attention to date. The aim of the current research was to explore metacognitive beliefs in children with autism and associations with anxiety and depression. Design/methodology/approach: Twenty-three high functioning participants (17 male and 6 female) between the ages of eight and 12 (M = 10.38) diagnosed on the autism spectrum completed the study. Participants completed the Revised Children's Scale of Anxiety and Depression and the Metacognitions Questionnaire for Children. Findings: Correlation analyses revealed that positive and negative metacognitive beliefs were found, as hypothesised, to be prevalent in this sample. Originality/value: Despite methodological limitations, this is one of the first research evaluations to provide evidence for metacognitive beliefs in high functioning children with autism and comorbid anxiety or low mood.
Details
- Title
- A Preliminary Evaluation of Metacognitive Beliefs in High Functioning Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Authors
- Breeanna Campbell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawMichelle Curran (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawRaymond Inkpen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawMary Katsikitis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawLee Kannis-Dymand (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Advances in Autism, Vol.4(2), pp.73-84
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0017
- ISSN
- 2056-3868
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2018 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. This article is © Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451351402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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