How parenting shapes the relationship between autistic traits and self-esteem in youth: a comparative study of autism spectrum disorder
These findings underscore the relevance of parenting contexts in relation to self-esteem among youth with ASD. Although autistic traits were associated with greater vulnerability in self-esteem, supportive parenting attitudes were associated with more favorable self-esteem outcomes. Together, the results suggest that parenting-related factors may be important considerations when addressing psychological well-being in autistic children and adolescents.
Authors
- Natsuko Kashida
- Kazuhiko Yamamuro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4362-3262)
- Rio Ishida
- Manabu Makinodan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4339-9413)
- Michihiro Toritsuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6891-4173)
- Tsutomu Takeda
Institutions
- Fujita Health University (JP)
- Nara Medical University (JP)
- Kumamoto University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1747061
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Pfizer
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- Pfizer Health Research Foundation
- Kanae Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology
- Moonshot Research and Development Program