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What Predicts a Good Adolescent to Adult Transition in ADHD? The Role of Self-Reported Resilience.
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Journal of attention disorders [J Atten Disord] 2018 Apr; Vol. 22 (6), pp. 547-560. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 23. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: ADHD is a disorder associated with impairment and comorbid psychiatric problems in young adulthood; therefore, factors that may imply a more favorable outcome among adolescents with ADHD are of interest.<br />Method: This study used a longitudinal design to assess whether adolescent personal resilience characteristics during adolescence protected against psychosocial impairment, depression, and anxiety 3 years later. Self-reported protective factors were used as baseline measures in the assessment of 190 clinically referred adolescents with ADHD. A semi-structured diagnostic interview was performed at the follow-up.<br />Results: In a group of youth with ADHD, personal resilience characteristics were associated with better psychosocial functioning in young adulthood, and less depression and anxiety.<br />Conclusion: Although further research is needed, these results indicate that personal resilience characteristics may be protective factors in the transitional period from adolescence to early adulthood.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-1246
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of attention disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26399710
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054715604362