Table 4.

Correlation matrix of key variables in ASD sample

Variable	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
1. MASC-2 parent rated	1
2. MASC-2 child rated	0.220	1
3. SMES utility	−0.021	0.228	1
4. SMES anxiety	0.152	0.447**	0.741**	1
5. Time spent SM	0.261	−0.068	0.360*	0.150	1
6. FQ parent+	−0.119	−0.166	0.348*	0.047	0.405**	1
7. FQ child+	−0.060	0.255	0.359*	0.231	0.179	513**	1

Note. MASC-2 Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, SMES Social Media Scale, FQ+ Friendship Questionnaire — Positive Peer Interactions

^*Indicates significance at p < .05

^**Indicates significance at p < .01