Secondary Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy on Social Functioning, Quality of Life, and Autism Traits in Autistic Adults with Suicidality
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| Title: | Secondary Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy on Social Functioning, Quality of Life, and Autism Traits in Autistic Adults with Suicidality |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anne Huntjens (ORCID |
| Source: | Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 2025 29(5):1333-1345. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Therapy, Quality of Life, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior Modification, Suicide, Outcomes of Treatment, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Health, Health Services, Adults, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Netherlands |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613241302875 |
| ISSN: | 1362-3613 1461-7005 |
| Abstract: | The effect of psychological treatment on social functioning, quality of life and autism traits in autistic people with suicidal behaviour remains largely unknown. At six Dutch mental health centres, 123 adult outpatients with "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (5th edition) diagnosed autism spectrum condition and suicidal behaviours were randomly assigned to dialectical behaviour therapy (n = 63) or treatment as usual (n = 60) to address their suicidal behaviours. This article analysed secondary outcomes on social functioning, quality of life and autism traits. Outcomes were compared at baseline, post-treatment at 6 months, and 12-month follow-up. At post-treatment, both social functioning (p < 0.001) and quality of life (p = 0.002) were significantly improved in the treatment condition compared to the control condition and remained so at 12-month follow-up (p = 0.003; p = 0.002). Autism traits did not differ between conditions. Autistic individuals with suicidal behaviours benefit modestly from treatment with dialectical behaviour therapy in social functioning and quality of life. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1469166 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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