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The role of moment-to-moment dynamics of perceived stress and negative affect in co-occurring ADHD and internalising symptoms

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: A maladaptive response to stress in individuals with high ADHD traits may be a key factor explaining co-occurring ADHD symptoms and internalising problems. The current study investigates whether between-person differences in ADHD traits are associated with differences in the within-person moment-to-moment coupling of stress and negative affect; and whether these can explain between-person differences in internalising problems (N = 262, median-age 20). Results of a dynamic structural equation model indicated that between-person differences in ADHD traits significantly moderated the daily life coupling between stress and negative affect. Further, higher ADHD traits were associated with stronger stress carry-over and higher mean levels of negative affect. Stress carry-over and mean levels of negative affect mediated the association between ADHD traits and internalising problems.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05624-w

Authors: Lydia Gabriela Speyer, Ruth Harriet Brown, Denis Ribeaud, Manuel Eisner, Aja Louise Murray

Institutions: University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,890