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Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning

Morley, Eden; Tyrrell, Aimee

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Aimee Tyrrell



Abstract

Objective: The aim of research is to provide greater understanding of ADHD in adult females by exploring first-hand experiences of female university students with ADHD in the UK, and the impact of such experiences on social, academic, and psychological functioning. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight adult women attending university in the UK—all clinically diagnosed with ADHD during adulthood. Results: Participants experiences were rich and insightful, identifying that many women with ADHD experience stigmatization and social discrimination, amongst other social, academic, and psychological difficulties. Conclusion: Overall, the research identifies the pressing need for greater understanding and appreciation of ADHD in females, particularly amongst health professionals.

Citation

Morley, E., & Tyrrell, A. (2023). Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(10), 1129-1155. https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231168432

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 22, 2023
Online Publication Date Apr 25, 2023
Publication Date 2023-08
Deposit Date Apr 27, 2023
Publicly Available Date Apr 28, 2023
Journal Journal of Attention Disorders
Print ISSN 1087-0547
Electronic ISSN 1557-1246
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 27
Issue 10
Pages 1129-1155
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231168432
Keywords ADD/ADHD, females, gender bias, ADHD-associated problems
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/20003729
Publisher URL https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547231168432

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