Associations between ADHD traits and self-reported strengths in the general population

IF 4.3 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY Comprehensive psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-05 DOI:10.1016/j.comppsych.2024.152461

L.M. Schippers , C.U. Greven , M. Hoogman

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Abstract

Background

ADHD research has had a clear focus on symptoms, their negative consequences and the treatment of ADHD. However, previous qualitative research found that people with a diagnosis of ADHD also self-report to experience strengths related to their ADHD. This is one of the first quantitative studies to investigate multiple self-reported strengths in relation to ADHD traits in a general population sample. Therefore, our aim was to investigate the relationship between multiple self-reported strengths with ADHD traits in the general population using quantitative measures.

Methods

Our sample consisted of individuals from the general population in the UK, aged 18–60, n = 694. Next to assessing ADHD traits, we collected data on ten instruments investigating strengths that in qualitative research were reported to be related to ADHD. Correlation analysis (primary) was supplemented by factor and network analyses (exploratory).

Results

We found positive correlations between ADHD traits and hyperfocus, sensory processing sensitivity, and cognitive flexibility.

Conclusions

People with more ADHD traits score higher on several strengths, for other strengths we were not able to show a positive correlation in this population-bases sample. Information on strengths may aid people with elevated ADHD traits cope with their condition, and has potential to provide new angles for treatment.

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普通人群中多动症特质与自述优势之间的关系

背景ADHD 的研究主要集中在症状、其负面影响和 ADHD 的治疗上。然而，之前的定性研究发现，被诊断为多动症的人也会自我报告与多动症相关的优势。这是首次在普通人群样本中调查与多动症特征相关的多种自我报告优势的定量研究之一。因此，我们的目的是使用定量测量方法调查普通人群中多种自我报告优势与多动症特质之间的关系。除了评估多动症特质外，我们还收集了十种工具的数据，这些工具调查了定性研究中报道的与多动症相关的优势。结果我们发现多动症特质与过度专注、感觉处理敏感性和认知灵活性之间存在正相关。结论多动症特质较多的人在几项优势上得分较高，而对于其他优势，我们无法在这一人群样本中显示出正相关性。有关特长的信息可能有助于多动症患者应对病情，并有可能为治疗提供新的角度。

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Comprehensive psychiatry 医学-精神病学

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12.50

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1.40%

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29 days

期刊介绍： "Comprehensive Psychiatry" is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the field of psychiatry and mental health. Its primary mission is to share the latest advancements in knowledge to enhance patient care and deepen the understanding of mental illnesses. The journal is supported by a diverse team of international editors and peer reviewers, ensuring the publication of high-quality research with a strong focus on clinical relevance and the implications for psychopathology. "Comprehensive Psychiatry" encourages authors to present their research in an accessible manner, facilitating engagement with clinicians, policymakers, and the broader public. By embracing an open access policy, the journal aims to maximize the global impact of its content, making it readily available to a wide audience and fostering scientific collaboration and public awareness beyond the traditional academic community. This approach is designed to promote a more inclusive and informed dialogue on mental health, contributing to the overall progress in the field.