Weak ties and the value of social connections for autistic people as revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract A diverse portfolio of social relationships matters for people’s wellbeing, including both strong, secure relationships with others (‘close ties’) and casual interactions with acquaintances and strangers (‘weak ties’). Almost all of autism research has focused on Autistic people’s close tie...
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| Main Authors: | Elizabeth Pellicano, Melanie Heyworth |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Communications Psychology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s44271-025-00208-7 |
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