Autistic Camouflaging: Group Differences and Impacts on Well-Being and Social Functioning

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Research Study Description

Hello potential research participants!

My name is Alyssa Brewer and I am a graduate student in the School Psychology program at the University of Kansas. I am seeking research participants to complete a 20 minute online survey.

The purpose of this study is to explore further understanding of ‘camouflaging’, an autistic masking behavior aimed to cover up or hide autistic traits in social interactions. Specifically, this study is interested in potential group differences among autistic individuals and their camouflaging behaviors based on: (a) current age, (b) age of diagnosis, (c) gender identity, (d) race/ethnicity, and/or (e) level of self-reported autism symptoms. The impact of camouflaging on autistic individuals’ social relationships and well-being will also be examined.

To be eligible for participation, you must be 18 or older and have a diagnosis of autism (self-diagnoses are included). You also must be able to read English.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a 20 minute survey online. The survey will cover demographic questions, experiences with social interactions and relationships, and symptoms of autism, sadness, anxiety, and stress. You may withdraw from the study at any time.

If you are willing, please forward or share this study with any person who meets the criteria and might be interested in participating. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

To participate in this study, please click this link and follow the instructions:

https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afw7FmAtBJxgHt4

This study was approved by the University of Kansas Institutional Review Board (Study Number 00151410).

If you have any questions or concerns about the project, you may contact Alyssa Brewer at [email protected] and/or write the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), University of Kansas, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7568, or email [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration!

Sincerely,

Alyssa Brewer, B.S.
Principal Investigator
Graduate Student, School Psychology
Joseph R. Pearson Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
[email protected]

Matthew Reynolds, Ph.D.
Faculty Supervisor
Professor, School Psychology
Joseph R. Pearson Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
[email protected]

Name of Organization:
University of Kansas

For questions, please email::
[email protected]

Study Link: 
https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afw7FmAtBJxgHt4