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Subjective well-being of people with ASD in Japan

Subjective well-being of people with ASD in Japan The purpose of this paper is to investigate developmental changes and factors affecting subjective well-being (SWB) of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Japan.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires were distributed to participants (n = 87) and interviews(n = 33) were conducted to investigate factors affecting SWB.FindingsThis study suggested that the SWB of people with ASD might be closely correlated with their self-esteem. Moreover, high school and university students have negative feelings such as anxiety and worries that affected their SWB, whereas working adults have positive feelings and thinking that influenced their SWB. Furthermore, hobbies were the source of happiness for people with ASD.Originality/valueThis study suggests the factors affecting SWB of people with ASD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Autism Emerald Publishing

Subjective well-being of people with ASD in Japan

Advances in Autism , Volume 6 (2): 10 – Apr 21, 2020

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
2056-3868
DOI
10.1108/aia-04-2019-0011
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to investigate developmental changes and factors affecting subjective well-being (SWB) of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Japan.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires were distributed to participants (n = 87) and interviews(n = 33) were conducted to investigate factors affecting SWB.FindingsThis study suggested that the SWB of people with ASD might be closely correlated with their self-esteem. Moreover, high school and university students have negative feelings such as anxiety and worries that affected their SWB, whereas working adults have positive feelings and thinking that influenced their SWB. Furthermore, hobbies were the source of happiness for people with ASD.Originality/valueThis study suggests the factors affecting SWB of people with ASD.

Journal

Advances in AutismEmerald Publishing

Published: Apr 21, 2020

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders; Subjective well-being; Self-Esteem

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