Defining A Positive Life Outcome Through Autistic Adult Female Voices: A Qualitative Exploration

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dc.contributor.advisorMcCrimmon, Adam
dc.contributor.authorWaller, Madison
dc.contributor.committeememberShwartz, Kelly
dc.contributor.committeememberEllard, John Howard
dc.date2024-11
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-06T20:55:27Z
dc.date.available2024-09-06T20:55:27Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-03
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the way in which autistic adults conceptualize and define positive life outcomes, and the types of positive life outcomes that are important to them. It also asked autistic adults about what supports and steps may be useful to best support them in acquiring the positive life outcomes they aspire to achieve. Using a qualitative approach, five autistic females over the age of 18 were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. Data was then evaluated using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Thirteen themes emerged across the three research questions including (1) Societal Understanding and Acceptance of Autism, (2) Personal Achievement, (3) Supports to produce meaningful work, (4) Chasing Passions and Interests, (5) Self-Growth and Wellbeing, (6) Helping Others, (7) Stability, (8) Relationship Happiness, (9) Obtaining Education and Qualifications, (10) Accessible Government Funding and Services, (11) Taking Action: Future Planning, Routine, and Research, (12) Giving and Receiving Social Support, (13) Considerations to Ensure Supports are Collaborative and not Combative. Future research directions and implications for researchers and important stakeholders are discussed in detail.
dc.identifier.citationWaller, M. (2024). Defining a positive life outcome through autistic adult female voices: a qualitative exploration (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/119631
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectAutism Spectrum Disorder
dc.subjectPositive Life Outcomes
dc.subjectQualitative research
dc.subjectIdentity
dc.subject.classificationHuman Development
dc.subject.classificationPsychology--Social
dc.subject.classificationPsychology
dc.titleDefining A Positive Life Outcome Through Autistic Adult Female Voices: A Qualitative Exploration
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineEducation Graduate Program – Educational Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.thesis.accesssetbystudentI do not require a thesis withhold – my thesis will have open access and can be viewed and downloaded publicly as soon as possible.
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