Exploring the Efficacy of an Online Intervention in Processing Experiences of Heterosexism among Autistic-LGBQ+ Individuals
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| Title: | Exploring the Efficacy of an Online Intervention in Processing Experiences of Heterosexism among Autistic-LGBQ+ Individuals |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Meredith R. Maroney (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(8):2946-2959. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | LGBTQ People, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sexual Orientation, Gender Bias, Intervention, Computer Mediated Communication, Expressive Language, Writing Exercises, Psychological Patterns, Depression (Psychology), Trauma, Stress Variables, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Response to Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Coping |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06027-1 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: | This experimental study explored the use of online expressive writing interventions to cope with distress from heterosexist events among a sample of autistic-LBGQ + individuals. This study included an open writing condition and an emotion focused therapy guided writing condition. Over 89% of the participants indicated that the writing exercises were helpful in processing the event, with significant decreases for measures of depressive and trauma/stressor symptoms. A thematic analysis identified specific aspects of each condition that were helpful for participants in coping with heterosexist distress, such as the development of insight through the emotion-focused exercises. This low-demand exercise is promising as a solo exercise or as a therapy homework assignment, especially given the accessibility of this online intervention for autistic-LGBQ + people. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1434178 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This experimental study explored the use of online expressive writing interventions to cope with distress from heterosexist events among a sample of autistic-LBGQ + individuals. This study included an open writing condition and an emotion focused therapy guided writing condition. Over 89% of the participants indicated that the writing exercises were helpful in processing the event, with significant decreases for measures of depressive and trauma/stressor symptoms. A thematic analysis identified specific aspects of each condition that were helpful for participants in coping with heterosexist distress, such as the development of insight through the emotion-focused exercises. This low-demand exercise is promising as a solo exercise or as a therapy homework assignment, especially given the accessibility of this online intervention for autistic-LGBQ + people. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-06027-1 |
