Analysis reveals links between autistic traits and internalizing symptoms in early adolescents, highlighting the potential moderating role of self-efficacy.
Having more "autistic traits" is associated with an increased risk of mental health conditions. However, few studies have examined autistic traits in nonclinical samples. This study aims to analyze the relationship between autistic traits and internalizing symptoms among early adolescents and to examine the moderating effect of self-efficacy.
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