%0 Journal Article
%T Camouflaging in Autism Spectrum Conditions in the Context of Self-Esteem Level
%A Kossewska, Joanna
%A Milczarek, Magdalena
%J Psychologia Rozwojowa
%V 2022
%R 10.4467/20843879PR.22.012.17469
%N Tom 27, Numer 2
%P 71-87
%K zaburzenia ze spektrum autyzmu, kamuflaż, samoocena, funkcjonowanie psychosopłeczne, dorosłość; autism spectrum disorder, camouflage, self-esteem, psycho-social functioning, adulthood
%@ 1895-6297
%D 2022
%U https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/psychologia-rozwojowa/artykul/camouflaging-in-autism-spectrum-conditions-in-the-context-of-self-esteem-level
%X 
	People with autism spectrum condition (ASC) sometimes mask the features of autism, and this could be related to their level of self-esteem. The aim of the research was to show the relationship between the intensity of autistic features, camouflage and self-esteem. Polish versions of the following tools were used in the study: the Short Autism Spectrum Quotient Test (AQ-10), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire-CAT-Q. The study involved 100 adults (aged 18 to 52) who were divided into two groups based on their ASD diagnosis and empirical AQ-10 indicators: an ASD group (N1 = 41, declaration of ASD diagnosis and indicator AQ ≥ 6; 31 females, 4 males, 6 nonbinary persons, mean age = 28.71, sd = 8.86); and a non-ASD group (N2 = 48, no ASD diagnosis and indicator AQ < 6; 29 females, 17 males and nonbinary persons, mean age = 26.14, sd = 9.64). The results revealed the existence of a linear relationship between the severity of autistic traits and the use of camouflaging strategies. No linear relationship was found between self-esteem and the other variables; however, some significant differentiation was identified due to the distinguished level of self-esteem (low, medium, high).