The Relationship Between ADHD Symptomatology and Financial Well-Being Among College Students

Objective: Although there is research that indicates financial difficulties among adults with ADHD, little research has examined financial well-being among college students with ADHD. Method: The present study explored the relationships between symptoms of ADHD and credit card and student loan debt,...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2021-06, Vol.25 (8), p.1051-1057
Main Authors: Norvilitis, Jill M., Linn, Braden K., Merwin, Michelle M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Objective: Although there is research that indicates financial difficulties among adults with ADHD, little research has examined financial well-being among college students with ADHD. Method: The present study explored the relationships between symptoms of ADHD and credit card and student loan debt, expected student loan debt, perceived financial well-being, worries about student loans, and financial strain behaviors among 612 college students at two public universities in different states. Results: Results indicated that students with more symptoms of ADHD reported lower perceived financial well-being, but there was no relationship between symptomatology and credit card and student loan debt or expected student loan debt. Conclusion: These results highlight the opportunity for interventions to address current perceived financial well-being and to prevent future financial concerns.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054719887446