Table 2.
Psychological variables.
| ASD | TD | t-Value | p-Level | Cohen’s d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mood Status | |||||
| Depression (BDI-2) | 9.64 ± 7.8 | 5.98 ± 5.9 | 3.74 | <0.001 | 0.53 |
| Anxiety (STAI-Y2) | 49.4 ± 10.2 | 44.6 ± 7.8 | 3.78 | <0.001 | 0.52 |
| Personality (BFQ) | |||||
| Extraversion | 46.92 ± 8.8 | 48.66 ± 10.3 | −1.28 | 0.201 | 0.19 |
| Agreeableness | 47.74 ± 10.4 | 50.92 ± 10.2 | −2.18 | 0.031 | 0.31 |
| Conscientiousness | 49.76 ± 9.7 | 53.38 ± 8.2 | −2.85 | 0.005 | 0.41 |
| Emotional Stability | 54.26 ± 9.7 | 55.50 ± 9.6 | −0.91 | 0.364 | 0.12 |
| Openness | 40.04 ± 8.7 | 43.53 ± 9.8 | −2.66 | 0.008 | 0.38 |
| Stress | |||||
| Defensive response | 57 ± 31.7 | 40.51 ± 31.1 | 3.53 | 0.001 | 0.53 |
| Stress | 49.24 ± 24.9 | 25.64 ± 21.8 | 6.62 | <0.001 | 1.1 |
ASD = Autism spectrum disorders; TD = Typical development; Stress = Parental Stress Total Score. BDI: Beck Depression Inventory; STAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Form; BFQ: Big Five Questionnaire.