NT-AS Relationship Dyads

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NT-AS Relationship Dyads

Dr Abel & Dr Rebekah Doley from Bond University (Australia) are conducting

research into the relationship experiences of both partners within neurotypical

– Asperger relationship dyads. Specifically, the aim of the research is to

investigate the extent to which each partner perceives there to be a match

between their expectations about how relationships function and the reality of

their own relationship.

Questions regarding the match between relationship ideals and relationship

reality, partner ideals and partner reality, as well as conflict resolution

ideals and conflict resolution reality are the focus of Part 1 of the research

program. The second component of the research program (Part 2) focuses

specifically on partners’ experiences with relationship counselling.

Specifically, we are seeking to investigate couples’ experiences with

counselling when that counselling has taken place with a psychologist.

The inclusion criteria for Part 1 of the research program is that the AS partner

have a formal diagnosis of AS or there has been a formal recognition by a mental

health care professional (e.g., psychologist; psychiatrist) that the partner

most of the diagnostic criteria for AS. The inclusion criterion for Part 2 of

the research program is that the individual has attended therapy with a

psychologist either on their own or with their partner specifically for

relationship counselling / assistance. Part 1 of the research includes a

questionnaire and interview component; partners can complete one or both

components.

Part 2 of the research is an interview only; either partner may complete this

component. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr Abel

via email

(label@...<mhtml:{D13AA262-ED25-401F-AE74-C117809C1613}mid://00069414/!x\

-usc:mailto:label@...>) or alternatively access the questionnaire for

Part 1 using the following URL: (https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=147628).

When you access the link to the questionnaire, you might be asked to provide a

survey number. If so, please use the following survey code: 147628