Adolescent–Caregiver Agreement Regarding the School Bullying and Cyberbullying Involvement Experiences of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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ID15465111
AuthorsTai-Ling Liu (Kaohsiung Medical University), Tai‐Ling Liu (Kaohsiung Medical University), Yi-Lung Chen (0000-0003-2934-5814, Asia University), Ray C Hsiao (0000-0003-2351-2335, Seattle Children's Hospital), Hsing‐Chang Ni (0000-0002-7804-7891, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital), Hsing-Chang Ni (Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan City 33305, Taiwan), Sophie Hsin-Yi Liang (Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan City 33305, Taiwan), Sophie Hsin‐Yi Liang (0000-0003-4381-5173, Chang Gung University), Chiao-Fan Lin (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital), Hsiang‐Lin Chan (0000-0002-9911-1274, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital), Hsiang-Lin Chan (Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan City 33305, Taiwan), Yi-Hsuan Hsieh (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital), Liang‐Jen Wang (0000-0002-5320-1151, Chang Gung University), Min‐Jing Lee (0000-0002-0269-8743, Chang Gung University), Wen-Jiun Chou (Chang Gung University), Wen‐Jiun Chou (Chang Gung University, corresponding author), Cheng-Fang Yen (0000-0003-1156-4939, Kaohsiung Medical University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue4
Pages3733-3733
Publication date2023-02-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20043733
PMID36834428
OpenAlexW4321374158
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited44

School bullying and cyberbullying victimization and perpetration are prevalent in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (AASD). However, the levels of adolescent-caregiver agreement regarding the bullying involvement of AASD and the factors associated with these levels remain to be evaluated. In the present study, we evaluated the levels of adolescent-caregiver agreement on the school bullying and cyberbullying involvement experiences of AASD and the factors associated with the levels of agreement. This study included 219 dyads of AASD and their caregivers. The school bullying and cyberbullying involvement experiences of the participating AASD were assessed using the School Bullying Experience Questionnaire and the Cyberbullying Experiences Questionnaire, respectively. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), depressive and anxiety symptoms, and autistic social impairment were also assessed. AASD and their caregivers had poor to fair levels of agreement regarding the school bullying and cyberbullying victimization and perpetration experiences of AASD. Severe inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, ODD, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and autistic social impairment were associated with high levels of adolescent-caregiver agreement. When assessing the bullying involvement experiences of AASD, mental health professionals should obtain information from multiple sources. In addition, the factors influencing the levels of agreement should be considered

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Developmental psychology · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Poison control · Psychiatry · Suicide prevention · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Psychology

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