Emotion Recognition Accuracy Among Individuals With ADHD: A Systematic Review
Emily C Shepard1, Mollie Ruben1, Lisa L Weyandt1,2
1Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA.
Journal of Attention Disorders
|November 30, 2024
Summary
Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not have impaired emotion recognition. Lower quality studies reported differences, while higher quality studies found no significant differences in emotion recognition accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
- Emotion recognition is crucial for social interaction.
- Previous research suggests potential deficits in emotion recognition in ADHD.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 43 articles adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Examination of emotion recognition accuracy assessment methods.
- Analysis of gender's contribution to emotion recognition.
Key Points:
- 58% of studies reported decreased emotion recognition in ADHD, but these were of lower methodological quality.
- Higher quality studies, using control conditions and multiple measures, found no significant differences.
- Most studies lacked gender diversity, predominantly featuring male participants.
Conclusions:
- The apparent emotion recognition deficit in ADHD may be an artifact of lower-quality research.
- Methodological rigor is critical when assessing emotion recognition in ADHD.
- Future research must address gender diversity and its impact on emotion recognition.
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