Is emotional dysregulation part of the psychopathology of ADHD in adults?
Abstract
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common condition in adulthood. The disorder is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Alongside these symptoms, it is discussed whether symptoms of emotional dysregulation could add additional and better description of the psychopathology of ADHD. Neither the current ICD-10 and DSM-IV nor the upcoming DSM-5 includes symptoms of emotional dysregulation as a core aspect of ADHD. Several authors (e.g., Wender 1995) describe adult ADHD in a more differentiated way and propose concepts of the disorder that consider the subjective experiences of the adult patient by introducing the symptomatology of emotional symptoms. Empirical studies attest this dimension sufficient reliability and validity. Symptoms of emotional dysregulation are definable and seem to be distinct factors of the psychopathology of adult ADHD. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions help to alleviate this type of symptoms. This review attests a decisive role to the emotional symptoms in the ADHD symptomatology, which should be taken in serious consideration by future research.
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Adult ADHD shows additional symptoms, such as emotional dysregulation, problems with self-concept, low self-esteem, low self-efficacy, or low sense of mastery.
“Moreover, adult ADHD shows additional symptoms, such as emotional dysregulation, problems with self-concept, low self-esteem, low self-efficacy, or low sense of mastery (Christiansen et al. 2014; Corbisiero et al. 2013; Hirsch et al. 2018; Retz et al. 2012).”
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- Authors
- Corbisiero, S., Stieglitz, R.-D., Retz, W., & Rösler, M.
- Affiliations
- University of Basel (CH)
- Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (DE)
- Corresponding author
- Corbisiero, Salvatore
- Venue
- ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders
- Published
- 2012-12-04
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 83-92
- ISSN
- 1866-6116 (ISSN-L)
- 1866-6647
- OpenAlex
- W2025993167
- Cited by
- 139
- References
- 52
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- FWCI
- 3.19
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- reroDoc Digital Library (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Keywords
- adult ADHD, emotional dysregulation, psychopathology, emotional symptoms, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, diagnostic classification, DSM-5, ICD-10, pharmacotherapy, psychotherapeutic interventions
- MeSH terms
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Mental Disorders, Emotions, Humans, Psychopathology, Treatment Outcome
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