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Sex Differences in the Manifestation of ADHD in Emerging Adults

Year: 2010

Type: review

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Given the mixed literature in the area, the aim of the current study was to determine whether sex differences exist in inattention, hyperactivity, and impairment in college adults with ADHD. METHOD: Individuals from three universities were recruited for the study. Participants with (n = 164) and without ADHD (n = 710) completed on-line measures of symptoms and impairment. RESULTS: College women with ADHD were shown to have higher rates of inattention, hyperactivity, and impairment than college women without ADHD and college men with ADHD. Analyses revealed that women in college who have ADHD experience higher levels of impairment in the following domains: home life, social life, education, money management, and daily life activities. CONCLUSION: Overall, clear differences emerged between men and women with ADHD. Implications and future directions are discussed.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders

DOI: 10.1177/1087054710374596

Authors: David A. Fedele, Elizabeth K. Lefler, Cynthia M. Hartung, Will H. Canu

Institutions: Oklahoma State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Wyoming, Appalachian State University

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2122997538