Table 3.
Mean, standard deviation, and comparison for UK and Malaysian campuses on the ASD beliefs factors, knowledge of ASD, quantity and quality of contact with, and acceptance of autistic individuals
| UK (N = 166) | Malaysia (N = 195) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beliefs | |||
| Upbringing | − 0.37 (0.93) | 0.31 (0.95) | t(359) = 6.79 *** |
| Biological causes | 0.11 (0.94) | − 0.09 (1.04) | t(359) = 1.96 |
| Interventions | 0.04 (1.02) | − 0.03 (0.98) | t(359) = 0.63 |
| Food | 1.51 (1.02) | − 0.13 (0.97) | t(359) = 2.68 ** |
| Supportive environment | 0.05 (0.95) | − 0.04 (1.04) | t(359) = 0.92 |
| Knowledge of ASD features | 7.05 (2.11) | 5.87 (2.21) | t(359) = 5.17 *** |
| Quantity of contact | 12.35 (10.62) | 6.96 (6.69) | t(359) = 5.66 *** |
| Quality of contact | 5.14 (1.23) | 4.54 (1.02) | t(240) = 4.11 *** |
| Acceptance | 35.86 (4.40) | 33.33 (5.81) | t(359) = 4.70 *** |
| Willingness to interact | N = 76 (45.8%) | N = 72 (36.9%) | χ2(1) = 2.91 |
**p < .01
***p < .001