Research on the bidirectional relationships

The gap

Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2022 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 12 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Is reduced social competence a mechanism linking elevated autism spectrum symptoms with increased risk for social anxiety? (2022) · British Journal of Clinical Psychology · cited 12× · doi

  ASD and social anxiety are both associated with reduced social competence as evidenced by difficulties implementing fundamental social skills for successful social interactions, but it remains unclear whether reduced social competence reflects a mechanism that explains the increased risk for social anxiety associated with elevated autism spectrum symptoms.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: social anxiety associated reduced competence evidenced difficulties implementing fundamental skills successful interactions remains unclear whether
• The Role of Peer Victimisation and Parental Mental Health in Internalising Problems: Examining Bidirectional Relationships Across Childhood and Adolescence in Autistic Youth (2026) · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · doi

  There is a lack of research on the bidirectional relationships between internalising symptoms, parental mental health, and peer victimisation in autistic children and young people. Prior work has focused on non-autistic youth, and it is unclear whether the findings generalize to autistic peers.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack research bidirectional relationships between internalising symptoms
• School Anxiety Experienced by Autistic Children: A Systematic Review of Contributing Factors (2026) · School Mental Health · doi

  Future research should prioritize the perspectives and experiences of Autistic individuals and communities. The study suggests that future research should investigate the interrelations and deeper macrosystemic mechanisms underlying school anxiety among Autistic learners. The review highlights the need for more diverse and representative samples in future research.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research prioritize perspectives experiences autistic individuals communities

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