大学生における自閉スペクトラム症特性がアイデンティティの確立に与える影響: 関係性に着目して

This study examines the impacts of the traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder （ASD） on relatedness- and individual based identities among university students. A total of 116 students completed scales on autism spectrum quotient（AQ）, relatedness-based identity, and individual-based identity. The study results of an unpaired t-test and multiple regression analysis indicated that the high-AQ group had significantly lower scores than the low-AQ group for relatedness-based identity and individual-based identity. Low values for social skills and communication on the AQ in particular had a significantly negative impact on relatedness-based identity and social skills within individual-based identity; these results suggest that students with relatively strong ASD characteristics face challenges in establishing both relatedness- and individual-based identities. In particular, the difficulty in establishing relatedness-based identity may be affected by inability to connect with others and being easily misled by other's words and unique speaking style.