Are There Race‐Based Differences in Neuropsychological Test Performance and Psychological Symptom Endorsement Among Adults Diagnosed With ADHD?
Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Objective
Prevalence
rates
of
attention‐deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
vary
by
several
demographic
factors,
including
sex,
socioeconomic
status,
geographic
region,
and
race/ethnicity,
with
higher
seen
among
non‐Hispanic
White
children
adults
compared
to
racially/ethnically
minoritized
individuals.
This
study
investigated
if
similar
race‐based
differences
exist
in
neurocognitive
test
performance
psychiatric/ADHD
symptom
reporting
groups
a
demographically
diverse
sample.
Methods
Data
from
491
confirmed
diagnosis
ADHD
were
analyzed
assess
for
broad
domains
(i.e.,
learning
memory,
attention/working
processing
speed,
executive
functions),
as
well
on
measures
mood
ADHD‐related
symptomatology.
Results
Findings
largely
demonstrated
comparable
psychiatric
endorsement
across
racial
known
ADHD.
Conclusions
Although
prior
research
has
consistently
documented
racial/ethnic
disparities
diagnosis,
current
results
did
not
demonstrate
neuropsychological
performance‐based
patients
diagnosed
Relevance
clinical
practice
is
one
the
most
prevalent
neurodevelopmental
disorders
U.S.
constitutes
large
number
referrals
diagnostic
evaluation.
Despite
groups,
outcomes
remain
consistent
these
groups.
Language: Английский
The Role of Perceived Social Support in the Association Between Stress and Creativity Self‐Efficacy Among Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Adolescents
with
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
face
significant
challenges
related
to
stress,
inattention
and
impulsivity,
which
can
impair
their
creativity
self‐efficacy.
Social
support
is
a
critical
protective
factor
that
mitigates
stress
enhances
resilience,
yet
its
role
in
fostering
self‐efficacy
among
adolescents
ADHD
remains
underexplored.
Aim
To
examine
the
levels
of
perceived
social
explore
mediating
relationship
between
Methods
A
cross‐sectional
study
was
conducted
305
diagnosed
from
six
preparatory
schools.
Validated
tools,
including
Adolescence
Stress
Scale,
Creative
Self‐Efficacy
Scale
Multidimensional
Perceived
Support,
were
used
measure
key
variables.
Data
analysed
using
Pearson
correlation
mediation
analysis.
Results
negatively
correlated
CSE
(
r
=
−0.791,
p
<
0.001),
while
positively
0.548,
0.001).
significantly
mediated
self‐efficacy,
buffering
negative
impact
on
B
−0.149,
t
7.987,
Discussion
The
findings
underscore
vital
alleviating
bolstering
ADHD.
Supportive
relationships
family,
peers,
mentors
enhance
confidence
creative
abilities,
creating
nurturing
framework
for
resilience
innovation.
Conclusion
effectively
adverse
effects
highlighting
importance
promoting
adaptive
outcomes
Implications
Practice
Nursing
interventions
should
prioritise
strengthening
systems
Educating
families,
schools
communities
about
foster
reduce
creativity.
Language: Английский