Potential Symptoms of ADHD for Emerging Adults
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Will Canu Ph.D, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: To identify potential diagnostic criteria for
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in emerging
adults using a combination of DSM-IV and Barkley,
Murphy, and Fischer’s (2007) executive functioning (EF)
items. Participants in ADHD and control groups self-report
on: (1) the 18 DSM-IV criteria, (2) 87 Barkley et al. (2007)
EF items, and (3) 10 impairment items. Factor analyses,
expert ratings, and logistic regression analyses reveal two
factors named Cognitive Inflexibility (CI) and Disinhibition
(DI) that have potential diagnostic utility. Confirmatory
factor analyses and further regression analyses reveal
that specific DSM-IV items and items from CI and DI
factors account for unique variance in self-reported
impairment. Therefore, a 17-item set consisting of CI
and DI items is proposed for further study. Reflecting the
developmental nature of ADHD, a novel set of 17 items is
shown to have potential diagnostic utility for emerging
adults.
Potential Symptoms of ADHD for Emerging Adults
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Fedele, D. A., Hartung, C. M., Canu, W. H., & Wilkowski, B. M. (2009). Potential Symptoms of ADHD for Emerging Adults. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 32(3): 385-396 (Sep 2009). Published by Springer-Verlag (ISSN: 1573-3505). DOI 10.1007/s10862-009-9173-x
- Language: English
- Date: 2009