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Prospective memory (partially) mediates the link between ADHD symptoms and procrastination.
Mareike Altgassen1, Anouk Scheres2, Marc-Andreas Edel3
1Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, PO Box 9104, 6500 HE, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. a.altgassen@donders.ru.nl.
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with prospective memory, recalling and performing fewer real-life intentions. This memory deficit links ADHD symptoms to procrastination behavior.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with executive function deficits, including planning and organization.
- These deficits may impact prospective memory (remembering future intentions) and contribute to procrastination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between prospective memory and procrastination in adults with ADHD.
- To explore whether prospective memory deficits mediate the link between ADHD symptoms and procrastination.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 29 adults with ADHD and 24 healthy controls.
- Participants completed laboratory and real-life prospective memory tasks.
- Symptom severity and procrastination behavior were assessed via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Individuals with ADHD demonstrated significant deficits in everyday prospective memory performance.
- ADHD group recalled and executed fewer real-life intentions compared to controls.
- Everyday prospective memory performance was strongly linked to procrastination behavior.
Conclusions:
- Deficits in prospective memory are evident in adults with ADHD.
- Prospective memory performance plays a mediating role in the relationship between ADHD symptoms and procrastination.
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