TABLE 4.
Hierarchical regression of autism characteristics (raads-r), sex, autism self-appraisals and perceived social support on global self-esteem.
| Variables | R2 | ΔR2 | B | SE (B) | β | t | sr2 |
| Step 1 | 0.11* | 0.11* | |||||
| RAADS-R | –0.05 | 0.03 | –0.24 | –2.02 | 0.05 | ||
| Sex | 2.99 | 1.83 | 0.19 | 1.64 | 0.02 | ||
| Step 2 | 0.58*** | 0.48*** | |||||
| RAADS-R | –0.02 | 0.02 | –0.10 | –1.04 | 0.01 | ||
| Sex | 1.10 | 1.42 | 0.07 | 0.77 | 0.00 | ||
| Helplessness | –0.45 | 0.19 | –0.24 | −2.35* | 0.04 | ||
| Acceptance | 0.43 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 1.71 | 0.02 | ||
| Perceived benefits | 0.63 | 0.18 | 0.39 | 3.46** | 0.07 | ||
| Perceived social support | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 1.42 | 0.02 |
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001; RAADS-R = Ritvo Autism Asperger’s Diagnostic Scale–Revised.