Title

The performance of college students with and without adhd: Neuropsychological, academic, and psychosocial functioning

Authors

Lisa Weyandt, University of Rhode Island
George J. Dupaul, Lehigh University
Genevieve Verdi, University of Rhode Island
Joseph S. Rossi, University of Rhode Island
Anthony J. Swentosky, University of Rhode Island
Brigid S. Vilardo, Lehigh University
Sean M. O'Dell, Lehigh University
Kristen S. Carson, Lehigh University

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

12-1-2013

Abstract

This study examines differences in neuropsychological, academic, psychological and social functioning between college students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and non-disordered peers. Participants were college students with and without ADHD, attending two universities in the United States. Participants completed questionnaires regarding: executive functioning, psychopathological symptomatology, academic performance, study/organizational skills, social adjustment, emotional expression, and alcohol/substance use. Measures of attention, impulse control, and memory were also obtained. Statistically significant group differences emerged in the areas of executive functions, attention, internalizing and externalizing disorders, emotional expression, academic performance, study/organizational skills, and social adjustment. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment

Volume

35

Issue

4

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Weyandt, Lisa, George J. Dupaul, Genevieve Verdi, Joseph S. Rossi, Anthony J. Swentosky, Brigid S. Vilardo, Sean M. O'Dell, and Kristen S. Carson. "The performance of college students with and without adhd: Neuropsychological, academic, and psychosocial functioning." Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment 35, 4 (2013): 421-435. doi: 10.1007/s10862-013-9351-8.