Abstract
AbstractThis study aimed to develop a Japanese Multidimensional Attitudes Scale (J‐MAS) as a useful instrument to assess negative attitudes toward persons with autism spectrum disorder among typical Japanese persons. Five hundred and fifty‐two Japanese participants completed the Japanese translation of the original version of the MAS, which was derived via the translation/back‐translation method. An exploratory factor analysis revealed four factors (Cognitions, Negative Affects, Behaviors, and Calm) that corresponded to the factor model of the original version of the MAS. Nine items were statistically negligible, accordingly. A confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the factor model of the J‐MAS is fairly good, and preferable to the factor models of the English, Spanish, French, Korean, and German versions for a sample of typical Japanese persons. These results indicate that the J‐MAS provides a valid assessment of attitudes toward persons with autism spectrum disorder among typical Japanese persons.
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