Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits - Summary - MDSpire
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits
To evaluate the psychological effects of group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on hostile attribution bias, social functioning, and quality of life (QOL) in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits, specifically focusing on the mechanisms of change.
Key Findings:
Group CBT significantly improved hostile attribution bias (ES = 0.698, p = 0.017).
Social communication and interaction improved (SRS-2; ES = 0.780, p = 0.012).
Subjective QOL showed significant improvement (ES = 0.752, p = 0.011).
Smaller reductions in hostile attribution bias were associated with greater increases in subjective QOL ( = 0.597, p = 0.019).
Interpretation:
Group CBT may effectively reduce hostile attribution bias and enhance QOL and social functioning in adolescents and young adults with ASD traits, suggesting that improvements in cognitive bias and perceived well-being may arise through different mechanisms.
Limitations:
Small sample size (15 participants) limits generalizability.
Exploratory nature of individual-level analyses may require further validation and caution in interpretation.
Conclusion:
The pilot study indicates that group CBT can be beneficial for adolescents and young adults with ASD traits, highlighting the need for further research to explore the mechanisms of change and their implications for therapeutic practices.
