Autism as a Predictor of Deviant Peer Association: Testing for Dual Systems Model Mediation Effects

Autism may be a protective factor against deviant peer association due to diminished sensation-seeking relative to neurotypical peers. Future research should take a developmental perspective on these relationships to examine whether they are consistent at later stages of the life-course.

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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2026-02-14
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07262-y
Primary Topic
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
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Autism as a Predictor of Deviant Peer Association: Testing for Dual Systems Model Mediation Effects

Thomas Wojciechowski
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
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Autism as a Predictor of Deviant Peer Association: Testing for Dual Systems Model Mediation Effects

Thomas Wojciechowski
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Abstract

Autism may be a protective factor against deviant peer association due to diminished sensation-seeking relative to neurotypical peers. Future research should take a developmental perspective on these relationships to examine whether they are consistent at later stages of the life-course.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Michigan State University (US)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
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