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Self-Harm and Suicidality Experiences of Middle-Age and Older Adults with vs. Without High Autistic Traits

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Title: Self-Harm and Suicidality Experiences of Middle-Age and Older Adults with vs. Without High Autistic Traits
Language: English
Authors: Stewart, Gavin R. (ORCID 0000-0001-9262-888X), Corbett, Anne, Ballard, Clive, Creese, Byron, Aarsland, Dag, Hampshire, Adam, Charlton, Rebecca A., Happé, Francesca
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Aug 2023 53(8):3034-3046.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Suicide, At Risk Persons, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Probability, Depression (Psychology)
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05595-y
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: Suicide has been identified as a leading cause of premature death in autistic populations. Elevated autistic traits have also been associated with higher rates of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicidal self-harm in the general population, but this has yet to be examined in older age. Using baseline cross-sectional data from the PROTECT study, middle-age and older adults with high autistic traits (n = 276) had significantly higher rates of suicidal ideation, deliberate self-harm, and suicidal self-harm than an age/sex-matched comparison group (n = 10,495). These differences represented a 5- to 6-fold increase in likelihood for self-harming and suicidality. These findings, which remained when controlling for depression symptoms, suggest that middle-age and older adults with high autistic traits may be particularly at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1383001
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Suicide has been identified as a leading cause of premature death in autistic populations. Elevated autistic traits have also been associated with higher rates of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicidal self-harm in the general population, but this has yet to be examined in older age. Using baseline cross-sectional data from the PROTECT study, middle-age and older adults with high autistic traits (n = 276) had significantly higher rates of suicidal ideation, deliberate self-harm, and suicidal self-harm than an age/sex-matched comparison group (n = 10,495). These differences represented a 5- to 6-fold increase in likelihood for self-harming and suicidality. These findings, which remained when controlling for depression symptoms, suggest that middle-age and older adults with high autistic traits may be particularly at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05595-y