Author:
Capp Simone J.,Agnew-Blais Jessica,Lau-Zhu Alex,Colvert Emma,Tye Charlotte,Aydin Ümit,Lautarescu Alexandra,Ellis Claire,Saunders Tyler,O’Brien Lucy,Ronald Angelica,Happé Francesca,McLoughlin Gráinne
Abstract
AbstractThis study explored whether high autistic traits, high attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits and their interaction were associated with quality of life (QoL) in a sample of 556 of young-adult twins (Mean age 22 years 5 months, 52% Female). Four participant groups were created: high autistic traits, high ADHD traits, high autistic/ADHD traits, and low ADHD/autistic traits. High autistic traits were associated with lower QoL across domains (physical, psychological, social, and environmental). High ADHD traits associated with lower physical, psychological, and environmental QoL. The interaction of autistic and ADHD traits was not significant in any domain. While mental health difficulties were associated with lower QoL, after accounting for mental health, most relationships between autistic traits, ADHD traits and QoL remained.
Funder
UKRI Medical Research Council
Medical Research Council
Economic and Social Research Council
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
MQ: Transforming Mental Health
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Developmental and Educational Psychology
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