Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 1, 2025

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
Published on: June 12, 2020
Exploring Female Students' Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning
1University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Objective:
The aim of research is to provide greater understanding of ADHD in adult females by exploring first-hand experiences of female university students with ADHD in the UK, and the impact of such experiences on social, academic, and psychological functioning.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight adult women attending university in the UK-all clinically diagnosed with ADHD during adulthood.
Results:
Participants experiences were rich and insightful, identifying that many women with ADHD experience stigmatization and social discrimination, amongst other social, academic, and psychological difficulties.
Conclusion:
Overall, the research identifies the pressing need for greater understanding and appreciation of ADHD in females, particularly amongst health professionals.
Related Concept Videos
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Bullying
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
Conduct Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria and...

