Table 8.

Hierarchical regressions with autistic traits predicting SBQ-R in the general population group

Autistic traits	B	SE B	β
Step 1
Constant	11.335	1.244
Sex	− .940	.530	− .132
Age	−.074	.023	− .244*
Step 2
Constant	5.690	3.193
Employed	− .561	.517	− .068
Satisfaction with living Arrangements	− .051	.010	− .357*
≥ 1 developmental condition	3.410	1.554	.136*
Depression	2.321	.501	.349*
Anxiety	.119	.517	.017
Step 3
Constant	2.597	3.281
Autistic traits	.083	.027	.196*

Note: R² = .084 for step 1, ΔR² = .315 for step 2, ΔR² = .032 for step 3 (p = .003). *p < .05. N = 169