Extending the Minority Stress Model of Autism: Internalized Stigma and Loneliness as Predictors of Stress and Life Satisfaction
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
Published online on May 08, 2026
Abstract
Autism, Ahead of Print.
Autistic people’s minority status makes them more vulnerable to minority stressors, such as stigmatization and victimization, which are linked to greater stress and lower life satisfaction. The Psychological Mediation Framework (PMF) proposes that ...
Autistic people’s minority status makes them more vulnerable to minority stressors, such as stigmatization and victimization, which are linked to greater stress and lower life satisfaction. The Psychological Mediation Framework (PMF) proposes that ...