Characterizing Objective Quality of Life and Normative Outcomes in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Latent Class Analysis
Characterizing Objective Quality of Life and Normative Outcomes in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Latent Class Analysis
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DOI：
10.1007/s10803-016-2816-3
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发表时间：
2016-08-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Mailick, Marsha R.
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作者：
Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Lauren;Hong, Jinkuk;Mailick, Marsha R.
本研究旨在扩展自闭症谱系障碍成年人生活质量的定义（ASD，n = 180，年龄23-60）通过：（1）表征规范结果的异质性（就业、独立生活、社会参与）和客观生活质量（身体健康，邻里质量，家庭接触，心理健康问题）;（2）确定积极的规范性结果和良好的客观生活质量的预测因素。探索性潜在类别分析的结果确定了三组成人ASD-更大的依赖性，良好的身心健康，更大的独立性。研究结果表明，更好的日常生活技能、更好的执行功能和更多的母性温暖与分配到更好的结果组相关。研究结果有影响的干预措施，旨在提高实现规范的结果和客观生活质量。
This study aims to extend the definition of quality of life (QoL) for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD, n = 180, ages 23-60) by: (1) characterizing the heterogeneity of normative outcomes (employment, independent living, social engagement) and objective QoL (physical health, neighborhood quality, family contact, mental health issues); and (2) identifying predictors of positive normative outcomes and good objective QoL. Findings of an exploratory latent class analysis identified three groups of adults with ASD-Greater Dependence, Good Physical and Mental Health, and Greater Independence. Findings indicate that better daily living skills, better executive function, and more maternal warmth are associated with assignment to better outcome groups. Findings have implications for interventions designed to enhance achievement of normative outcomes and objective QoL.