Perceived Stress and ADHD Symptoms in Adults

Objective: Given that ADHD has been linked to dysfunction across development and in many life domains, it is likely that individuals experiencing these symptoms are at increased risk for experiencing stress. The current study examines the association between ADHD and other psychiatric symptoms and p...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2015-05, Vol.19 (5), p.425-434
Main Authors: Combs, Martha A., Canu, Will H., Broman-Fulks, Joshua J., Rocheleau, Courtney A., Nieman, David C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Anxiety - psychology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology
Executive Function - physiology
Female
Humans
Hyperkinesis - psychology
Impulsive Behavior
Life Change Events
Male
Middle Aged
Perception
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Stress, Psychological - psychology
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Summary:Objective: Given that ADHD has been linked to dysfunction across development and in many life domains, it is likely that individuals experiencing these symptoms are at increased risk for experiencing stress. The current study examines the association between ADHD and other psychiatric symptoms and perceived stress in a community sample of adults. Method: Perceived stress data collected from 983 participants (M age = 45.6 years) were analyzed primarily via hierarchical multiple regression using ADHD symptom clusters, demographic variables, and anxiety and depression scale variables as predictors. Results and Conclusion: ADHD symptoms positively associated with perceived stress. Inattention and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), as opposed to hyperactivity-impulsivity and newly proposed executive dysfunction symptoms, were the most consistent predictors. These findings reinforce that the experience of ADHD symptoms in adulthood is associated with stress and suggest that SCT could play an important role in assessing risk for negative adult outcomes.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054712459558