Depression and other correlates of adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms among Hungarian university students

Abstract

Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. It is one of the most common disabilities in college populations and comorbidity with depression is frequently reported. Objective(s): The aim of the study is to shed light on depression as comorbidity and other intrapersonal correlates of ADHD in young adults. Method(s): Participants were Hungarian university students (N=420;M=24.5, SD=5.0 years). Criteria of theADHDgroup were based on the Adult ADHD Self Report Scale V1.1 (ASRS-V.1.1) screening tool. The participants filled in the Beck's Depression Inventory, the Hyperfocus Scale, Flow State Scale, Academic Persistence Scale, Satisfaction With Life Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Result(s): We found that in the group of students who had ADHD symptoms, depression score was significantly (p