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Emilie S Nordby1,2, Frode Guribye3, Tine Nordgreen4,5
1Division of Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway emilie.nordby@uib.no.
Objectives:
To identify and explore positive aspects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as reported by adults with the diagnosis.
Design:
The current study used a qualitative survey design including the written responses to an open-ended question on positive aspects of ADHD. The participants' responses were analysed using thematic analysis.
Setting:
The participants took part in trial of a self-guided internet-delivered intervention in Norway. As part of the intervention, the participants were asked to describe positive aspects of having ADHD.
Participants:
The study included 50 help-seeking adults with an ADHD diagnosis.
Results:
The participants described a variety of positive aspects related to having ADHD. The participants' experiences were conceptualised and thematically organised into four main themes: (1) the dual impact of ADHD characteristics; (2) the unconventional mind; (3) the pursuit of new experiences and (4) resilience and growth.
Conclusions:
Having ADHD was experienced as both challenging and beneficial, depending on the context and one's sociocultural environment. The findings provide arguments for putting a stronger emphasis on positive aspects of ADHD, alongside the challenges, in treatment settings.
Trial Registration Number:
NCT04511169.
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