Gelotophobia and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

摘要: Gelotophobia can be defined as the fear of being laughed at or ridiculed. The aim current literature review is to present a synthesis on gelotophobia and link between high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (hfASD) gelotophobia. It will also give an overview regarding variables hypothesised affected by presence gelotophobic symptoms in individuals with hfASD, namely social functioning, perceived support overall quality life. Topics explored are defining characteristics gelotophobia, conceptualisation measurement implications aetiology consequences analysing competence gelotophobes assessing hfASD sample. discussed. Research its relationship other investigated, including comorbid psychopathology, support, shame-bound emotions place emphasis research conducted adult population hfASD. Given limited area, more needed better understand bullying, psychopathology life In conclusion, experts area need expand their include researchers aware incorporate potential comorbidity into research.