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College Students With ADHD: Current Status and Future Directions

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DuPaul, George J., Weyandt, Lisa L., O'Dell, Sean M., Varejao, Michael·2009·Journal of Attention Disorders
DOI 10.1177/1087054709340650
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Approximately 2 to 8% of the college population reports clinically significant levels of ADHD symptomatology and at least 25% of college students with disabilities are diagnosed with ADHD. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted with findings consistently indicating academic deficits associated with ADHD in college students. It is less clear whether this disorder significantly impacts social, psychological, and neuropsychological functioning. Although several self- and parent-report measures have been developed for this population, very few studies of assessment methods have been conducted. Similarly, no controlled studies of psychopharmacological, psychosocial, or educational interventions have been completed in samples of college students with ADHD. Non-prescribed use (i.e., diversion) of stimulant medication is a growing problem with approximately 7% of college students reporting this behavior. Studies, to date, are limited by lack of controlled investigations, use of small samples, and lack of confirmation of diagnostic status. Comprehensive and methodologically sound investigations are needed, especially regarding treatment, to promote the success of students with ADHD in higher education settings. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 13(3) 234-250)

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  • College students with ADHD have reduced grade point averages and are less likely to graduate than students without ADHD.

    “College students with ADHD have reduced grade point averages and are less likely to graduate than students without ADHD [32].”

    From Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach (2017) · cites this paper as [32]

  • There is some evidence for issues with stimulant diversion and misuse among college and university students.

    “There is also some evidence for issues with stimulant diversion and misuse among college and university students.”

    From Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach (2017) · cites this paper as [32]

  • Misuse of prescription stimulants has been reported in approximately 7% of college students, both to improve concentration and academic performance, as well as for recreational purposes.

    “Misuse of prescription stimulants has been reported in approximately 7% of college students, both to improve concentration and academic performance, as well as for recreational purposes [32].”

    From Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach (2017) · cites this paper as [32]

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Authors
DuPaul, G. J., Weyandt, L. L., O'Dell, S. M., & Varejao, M.
Affiliations
  • Lehigh University (US)
  • University of Rhode Island (US)
  • Lehigh University
Corresponding author
DuPaul, George J.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Attention Disorders
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2009-07-20
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
234-250
ISSN
  • 1087-0547 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-1246
DOI
10.1177/1087054709340650
OpenAlex
W2051552131
Cited by
488
References
8
Citations by year
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FWCI
9.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Licence
Locations
  • Journal of Attention Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Journal of Media Literacy Education (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, university students, academic deficits, social functioning, neuropsychological performance, ADHD assessment, ADHD treatment, psychopharmacological interventions, psychosocial interventions, higher education
MeSH terms
Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, Social Behavior, Students, Universities, Prevalence, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Young Adult

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