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ADHD in college students.

Lisa L Weyandt1, George DuPaul

  • 1Department of Psychology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA. weyandtl@cwu.edu

Journal of Attention Disorders
|July 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

College students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face increased academic and psychological challenges. Further research is needed to fully understand their functioning and treatment effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 3%-7% of school-aged children, with many experiencing persistent symptoms into adulthood.
  • Limited research exists on ADHD in adults, particularly within the college student population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on ADHD in college students.
  • To summarize findings on symptom prevalence, neuropsychological, and psychological functioning.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review of existing studies on college students with ADHD.
  • Key research findings were synthesized regarding cognitive and psychological aspects.

Main Results:

  • College students with ADHD exhibit a higher risk for academic and psychological difficulties.
  • Neuropsychological task performance in students with ADHD is comparable to non-ADHD peers.
  • Current findings are preliminary due to limited study numbers and methodological constraints.

Conclusions:

  • Larger, longitudinal studies with rigorous criteria are necessary to understand ADHD's impact on college students.
  • Further research should investigate the efficacy of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for this demographic.

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