| Abstract |
Objective: Self-determination theory suggests that the satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, relatedness—are uniquely associated with overall well-being. Undergraduates with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience more academic-related impairment and are less likely to graduate. Thus, well-being is important to understand and aim to improve in these students. Method: Students at four universities ( N = 2,197) completed a survey and reported previous diagnoses, ADHD symptoms, and psychological need satisfaction and frustration. Group differences were explored via t-tests; associations were explored via structural equation modeling. Results: The ADHD group reported lower satisfaction and higher frustration across all psychological needs. Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity were uniquely associated with aspects of need fulfillment beyond the impact of comorbid symptoms. Sex differences emerged such that women with ADHD had the lowest overall need satisfaction. Conclusions: Addressing need fulfillment, both satisfaction and frustration, in interventions with undergraduates with clinical/subclinical levels of ADHD may optimize treatment effectiveness. |
| Authors |
Judah W. Serrano   , Tamara M. Abu-Ramadan , John M. Vasko , Daniel R. Leopold , Will H. Canu , Erik G. Willcutt , Cynthia M. Hartung
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| Journal Info |
SAGE Publishing | Journal of Attention Disorders , vol: 27
, iss: 8
, pages: 912 - 924
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| Publication Date |
3/16/2023 |
| ISSN |
1087-0547 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231161530 |
| Keywords |
ADHD (Score: 0.631682) , Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Score: 0.593864) , Psychological Needs (Score: 0.551012) , Post-School Success (Score: 0.505305)
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