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Alex Bertrams (2021). Less Illusion of a Just World in People with Formally Diagnosed Autism and Higher Autistic Traits. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(10), 3733-3743. Springer Science and Business Media LLC.
Abstract
Abstract People differ in how strongly they believe that, in general, one gets what (s)he deserves (i.e., individual differences in the general belief in a just world ). In this study (N = 588; n = 60 with a formal autism diagnosis), whether or not autistic people and those with high autistic traits have a relatively low general belief in a just world is examined. The results revealed the expected relationship between autism/higher autistic traits and a lower general belief in a just world. In a subsample (n = 388), personal belief in a just world, external locus of control, and self-deception mediated this relationship. These findings are discussed in terms of autistic strengths (less biased information processing) and problems (lowered well-being).
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