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  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience

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  • Self-esteem is a critical aspect of adult mental health.
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized in adulthood.
  • The relationship between ADHD and self-esteem requires further investigation.

Approach:

  • A systematic literature review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was performed.
  • Searched major databases (Web of Science, Ovid, PubMed, EBSCO) for studies from 2010-2022.
  • Included eleven studies examining self-esteem in adults with ADHD.

Key Points:

  • Five of six studies with control groups found lower self-esteem in adults with ADHD.
  • ADHD symptom severity was negatively correlated with self-esteem.
  • Self-esteem played a mediating role in various ADHD-related outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A significant association exists between adult ADHD and diminished self-esteem.
  • Methodological limitations, including a lack of confounding variable control, necessitate cautious interpretation.
  • Future longitudinal research is essential to address current study limitations.