A description of participants in adult attention deficit disorder support groups /
The purpose of this study was to determine the demographics and selected behavioral characteristics of adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD) who participate in support groups. The current status of diagnostic services was also explored. The study was conducted with a sample drawn from the 16...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to determine the demographics and selected behavioral characteristics of adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD) who participate in support groups. The current status of diagnostic services was also explored. The study was conducted with a sample drawn from the 160 support groups for adults with ADD which met across the United States and Canada during the 1995-1996 school year. Each group was contacted through its leader/ facilitator, and there were 348 participants who completed questionnaires which provided data to address the five following research questions: 1. What are the demographics of adults with ADD? 2. To what extent are adults with ADD distractible? 3. How hyperactive are adults with ADD? 4. What is the extent of impulsivity displayed in adults with ADD? 5. How are adults with ADD diagnosed? Data analysis revealed that participants in adult ADD support groups were as likely to be male as female. They predominantly were white, approaching middle age, and generally well educated. One-fourth of them were unemployed, and substance abuse was often a factor in their lives. They were low to middle income. of the three primary behavioral characteristics recognized as symptomatic of ADD, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, it was found that inattentiveness or distractibility was the most frequent problem for these adults. Hyperactivity was found to be more of a problem than was impulsivity. Most of the participants were diagnosed after the age of 18 years by either a psychiatrist or psychologist/counselor. The majority had additional comorbid psychological or learning problems with depression being the most common. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Educational Human Resource Development". |
| Physical Description: | x, 99 leaves ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 71-84. |