Table 3.
Descriptive statistics for the key variables in high and low autism spectrum disorder trait groups
| Low AQ (n = 34) | High AQ (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| M | 22.85 | 23.51 |
| SD | 3.40 | 6.11 |
| Range | 18–32 | 18–46 |
| Total AQ Score | ||
| M | 10.21 | 24.97 |
| SD | 2.28 | 3.00 |
| Range | 4–13 | 21–32 |
| TEIQue global trait EI | ||
| M | 4.96 | 4.31 |
| SD | .46 | .42 |
| Range | 3.95–6.11 | 3.53–5.18 |
| TEIQue Well-being | ||
| M | 5.30 | 4.61 |
| SD | .81 | .82 |
| Range | 3.65–6.70 | 2.66–6.03 |
| TEIQue self- control | ||
| M | 4.35 | 4.12 |
| SD | .61 | .60 |
| Range | 3.31–6.08 | 2.68–5.16 |
| TEIQue Emotionality | ||
| M | 5.29 | 4.37 |
| SD | .56 | .53 |
| Range | 4.18–6.46 | 3.31–5.57 |
| TEIQue Sociability | ||
| M | 5.02 | 4.21 |
| SD | .62 | .50 |
| Range | 3.85–6.49 | 2.73–5.23 |
| EQ | ||
| M | 48.68 | 35.26 |
| SD | 10.75 | 11.66 |
| Range | 24–72 | 15–61 |
Note. AQ = Autism Spectrum Quotient; TEIQue = Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire; EQ = Empathy Quotient.