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An observational measure of empathy for autism spectrum : a preliminary study of the development and reliability of the client emotional processing scale

Robinson, Anna and Elliott, Robert (2016) An observational measure of empathy for autism spectrum : a preliminary study of the development and reliability of the client emotional processing scale. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46 (6). pp. 2240-2250. ISSN 0162-3257

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Abstract

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can have difficulties in emotion processing, including recognising their own and others’ emotions, leading to problems in emotion regulation and interpersonal relating. This study reports the development and piloting of the Client Emotional Processing Scale-Autism Spectrum (CEPS-AS), a new observer measure of four interrelated aspects of emotional processing: emotion recognition, self- reflection, cognitive empathy, and affective empathy. Results showed good interrater reliability (alpha: .69–.91), while inter-dimension associations were high (r = .66– .82). The measure was able to detect significant differences on the four dimensions across a short-term humanistic– experiential group therapy. The CEPS-AS shows promise as a potential addition to current self-report instruments measuring empathy or emotion processes in individuals with ASD.

Item type: Article
ID code: 55560
Keywords: Emotional Processing, Empathy, Autism Spectrum, Observer Measure, Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology
Subjects: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology
Department: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > School of Psychological Science and Health > Counselling
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > School of Education > Education
Depositing user: Pure Administrator
Date deposited: 17 Feb 2016 15:08
Last modified: 15 Dec 2018 01:14
URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/55560
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