Vasilev, Roberta (2022) Examining The Dimension Of Time Perception In Relation To The ADHD Risk. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The focus of this research was to analyze a potential correlation between diminished temporal perception, one of the six proposed dimensions of hyperfocus, and self-reported ADHD scores. Inappropriate levels of inattentiveness and hyperactivity are hallmarks of ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Generally speaking, it can be classified as mostly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive, or combined, with inattentive being much more prevalent across all age groups (APA 2013). On the other hand, hyperfocus is an intense state of concentration on a task which obstucte the ability to switch your attention when it's necessary. Additionally, there is less indication of awareness of the environment or time. Consequently, it has been proposed that the risk of ADHD may affect the skewed time perception linked to hyperfocus. For researching this subject the following question was used: Does ADHD affect time perception in hyperfocus states? The study was conducted online with the usage of a survey consisting of five questionaires. The data was obtained from a convenience sample (N=368) formed by young adults (M 21.44, SD=3.69) with a similar educational level. A correlational test statistic was employed to analyze the relationships between the variables of interest (time awareness and ADHD risk), and descriptive statistics were used to interpret the demographic information of the participants. The findings show no correlation between the temporal awareness feature of hyperfocus and ADHD risk . The current research adds to the existing body of literature and improvements for the used questionnaire meant to measure the hyperfocus dimensions were made. Keywords: time perception, hyperfocus, ADHD
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Garcia Pimenta, M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Apr 2024 09:22 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Apr 2024 09:22 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1175 |
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