ADHD Dimensions and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Symptoms in Relation to Self-Report and Laboratory Measures of Neuropsychological Functioning in College Students

Objective: This study examined ADHD and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) symptoms in relation to self-report and laboratory measures of neuropsychological functioning in college students. Method: College students (N = 298, aged 17-25, 72% female) completed self-reports of ADHD, SCT, depression, sleep,...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2017-06, Vol.21 (8), p.673-683
Main Authors: Jarrett, Matthew A., Rapport, Hannah F., Rondon, Ana T., Becker, Stephen P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Cognition Disorders - psychology
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Emotions
Executive Function - physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Memory, Short-Term
Motivation
Neuropsychological Tests
Regression Analysis
Self Report
Sleep Wake Disorders - psychology
Stroop Test
Students - psychology
Task Performance and Analysis
Young Adult
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Summary:Objective: This study examined ADHD and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) symptoms in relation to self-report and laboratory measures of neuropsychological functioning in college students. Method: College students (N = 298, aged 17-25, 72% female) completed self-reports of ADHD, SCT, depression, sleep, functional impairment, and executive functioning (EF). Participants also completed a visual working memory task, a Stroop test, and the Conners’ Continuous Performance Test–II (CPT-II). Results: ADHD inattentive and SCT symptoms were strong predictors of self-reported EF, with inattention the strongest predictor of Time Management and Motivation and SCT the strongest predictor of Self-Organization/Problem Solving. SCT (but not inattention) was associated with Emotion Regulation. No relationships were found between self-reported symptoms and laboratory task performance. Between-group analyses were largely consistent with regression analyses. Conclusion: Self-reported ADHD and SCT symptoms are strongly associated with college students’ self-reported EF, but relationships with laboratory task measures of neuropsychological functioning are limited.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054714560821