Retrospective Masking and Social Micro-Traumas

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Research Study Description

We invite autistic adults (aged 18+) to participate in a questionnaire-based study on experiences of masking, social micro-traumas, and their relationship with mental health.
The study is conducted by Dr Agnieszka Siedler from the Institute of Psychology at Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw (Poland). The study has received ethical approval from the relevant Research Ethics Committee.
📌 Purpose of the study:
to better understand how masking of autistic traits and social micro-traumas (small but repeated experiences of disapproval, misunderstanding, or social invalidation) influence sense of identity and mental health in autistic people across different stages of life.
📝 What participation involves:
completing a set of questionnaires.
🕒 Duration:
approximately 45–75 minutes.
📍 Format:
On-line survey
Who can participate:
adults (18+),
autistic individuals (based on a previous diagnosis or self-identification) as well as neurotypical individuals.
📧 Registration and questions:

You can eithr contact us: [email protected]
Or use direct link: https://asiedler.limesurvey.net/264419?lang=en&newtest=Y
Participation is completely voluntary and anonymous. All collected data will be analyzed only in aggregated form.
If you have any questions concact us: [email protected]

Name of Organization:
Maria Grzegorzewska University

For questions, please email::
[email protected]

Study Link: 
https://asiedler.limesurvey.net/264419?lang=en&newtest=Y