Stress reduction in adults with autism spectrum disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants receive an email with a link to the baseline assessment (pre-test): an online questionnaire regarding stress and wellbeing. At the end of this questionnaire, randomization occurs automati
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be eligible for this study, participants ought to: 1. Be at least 16 years old 2. Have a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder 3. Be a self-reporting participant in the Netherlands Autism Register 4. Be in possession of a smartphone or tablet for using the SAM-NAR application
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People who are not registered in the Netherlands Autism Register
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Level of perceived stress is measured via online questionnaires using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) at baseline (pretest: T0) and 4 weeks after baseline (post-test: T1) 2. Mental wellbeing will be assessed with the 14-item Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) at baseline (pretest: T0) and 4 weeks after baseline (post-test: T1) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Coping skills will be assessed with the 13-item Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) at baseline (pretest: T0) and 4 weeks after baseline (post-test: T1) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed