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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 2023.0871 | Other Identifier | METC Amsterdam UMC |
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The present study examines the relationship between attachment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.
Rationale: Previous research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attachment has improved understanding of the aetiology and development of the disorder. Research on adults with ASD, however is scarce. The study is focussed on attachment in adults with ASD. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore attachment styles of adults with ASD and examining the relationship between attachment and ASD.
The study requires 60 participants.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The Social Responsiveness Scale - Adult version (SRS-A) | The SRS-A is a screening tool for identifying possible ASD characteristics in adults suspicious for ASD, is 64-item self-report questionnaire measuring various dimensions of interpersonal behavior, communication, and rigid, repetitive behaviour and interests, characteristic for adults with ASD. Each item is rated on a 1-4 point scale. | 15 minutes |
| The Attachment Styles Questionnaire (ASQ) | The ASQ is a questionnaire consisting of 24 items and assesses four attachment styles (secure, preoccupied, fearful, and dismissing). The 5-point rating scale ranges from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). | 15 minutes |
| Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised questionnaire (ECR-r) | The ECR-r measures adult attachment within romantic relationships in past and present in 36 items, consisting of two subscales of 18 items each (attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance). Each item is rated from 'strongly disagree' (1) to 'strongly agree' (7). | 15 minutes |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults (>18 years) with ASD, and without intellectual disability. Participants will be recruited from SARR Autism Rotterdam and Antes, both part of Parnassia Group in the Netherlands. SARR Autism Rotterdam is specialized in psychodiagnostic assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with ASD. Antes and Parnassia Group are multisite mental health institutes specialized in psychodiagnostic assessments and interventions for adults with a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including ASD.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Richard Vuijk, Dr. | Parnassia Groep Antes | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| ParnassiaGroep Antes | Rotterdam | South Holland | 3083 AK | Netherlands |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Oct 19, 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 | Prot_SAP_000.pdf |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000067877 | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| ID | Term |
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| D002659 | Child Development Disorders, Pervasive |
| D065886 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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