Help us learn more about autistic traits and gender - online!

IRBNet #1550597 | George Mason University IRB | irb@gmu.edu | PI: Allison Jack, PhD

 

  • Autistic traits are individual differences in social communication and behavioral flexibility that are present throughout the general population. Even if you do not have an autism diagnosis, we can measure whether you have high or low levels of autistic traits. Having high or low levels of autistic traits not necessarily good or bad—it is just one of many ways that people are different.

    In this study, we hope to learn about how sex assigned at birth, gender identity & expression, and autistic traits are related to each other and to well-being outcomes like anxiety, quality of life, and stress.

  • Anyone 18 years of age or older can participate.

  • You would complete an online survey that includes questions about your interests, social behavior, communication style, and gender identity. We also ask some questions about your anxiety and quality of life over the past two weeks, and about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your stress levels.

    When you complete the study, we will give you some more information about gender and autistic traits, and why we asked the questions we did.

  • This study takes about 40 minutes on average. Most participants are able to complete everything in 20 to 60 minutes.

  • Mason students who are taking Psychology classes can receive up to 1.5 research credits.

    Other participants have the option to enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.

 

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Everyone else

Mason Psychology Students

Mason psychology students can sign up through SONA Systems to take this study for research credit. The study is active during the academic semester. Old student participant accounts are deleted from SONA before the beginning of each semester, so you may need to request an account at the beginning of the semester.