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September 17, 2026Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

Positive and negative associations between autistic traits and work motivation among Japanese university students: implications for career support in higher education

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MIMarie IMOTOTHTakatoshi Hoshino

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey uncovers contrasting effects of autistic traits on work motivation in university students, suggesting specific traits provide career strengths alongside support needs.

Key Points

  • To evaluate how autistic traits and autism-related difficulties relate to work motivation among university students preparing for post-graduation employment.
  • Administered a cross-sectional questionnaire survey to 124 Japanese university students seeking employment after graduation.
  • Assessed autistic traits, autism-related difficulties, and work motivation using validated self-report instruments.
  • Evaluated associations using correlation analyses and multiple regression models on total and subscale scores.
  • Overall autistic traits were negatively associated with work motivation, whereas autism-related difficulties did not account for additional variance.
  • Subscale analyses demonstrated that social-skill difficulties and attention-switching difficulties were negatively associated with work motivation.
  • Attention to detail showed a significant positive association with work motivation.

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IMOTO et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aabb7f75f706d05830e75eahttps://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-05-2026-1012
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