A preliminary investigation into the relationship between empathy, autistic like traits and emotion recognition

Martin, Rachel, McKenzie, Karen, Metcalfe, Dale, Pollet, Thomas and McCarty, Kris (2019) A preliminary investigation into the relationship between empathy, autistic like traits and emotion recognition. Personality and Individual Differences, 137. pp. 12-16. ISSN 0191-8869

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Abstract

Objectives: To determine the effects of autistic-like traits (ALT), empathy and situational cues on emotion recognition ability.

Methods: Eighty-six participants (64 male, 22 female) completed measures of empathy, ALT and emotion recognition (with and without situational cues) online. Results were analysed using a multilevel logistic model.

Results: The presence of situational cues and ALT were significantly related to emotion recognition.

Conclusions: High levels of ALTs and a lack of situational cues resulted in poorer emotion recognition. Future research should seek to control possible confounds, including processing style. Potential implications of the current study are discussed.

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