Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits

  • By

  • Hidehiro Umehara

  • Tomoya Takeda

  • Kanae Matsuura

  • Koushi Irizawa

  • Yasuko Abe

  • Tarishi Masuda

  • Yuichiro Kamiyama

  • Naoki Yamada

  • Shusuke Numata

  • April 22, 2026

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    Group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively reduces hostile attribution bias in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder traits.

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    The 8-session group CBT program improved social communication and interaction, as well as subjective quality of life among participants.

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    Statistical analysis showed significant improvements in hostile attribution bias, social functioning, and quality of life with effect sizes ranging from 0.698 to 0.780.

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    Exploratory analyses indicated that smaller reductions in hostile attribution bias correlated with greater increases in subjective quality of life.

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    The study suggests that improvements in cognitive bias and perceived well-being may occur through distinct or non-linear pathways.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Groups Addressing Hostile Attribution Bias Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits

  • by Hidehiro Umehara, Tomoya Takeda, Kanae Matsuura, Koushi Irizawa, Yasuko Abe, Tarishi Masuda, Yuichiro Kamiyama, Naoki Yamada, Shusuke Numata

  • April 22, 2026

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