ADHD Symptoms and Executive Functions in Daily Life: the Moderating Role of Perceived Mental Effort-Reward Imbalance

Stoliarov, Andrea (2022) ADHD Symptoms and Executive Functions in Daily Life: the Moderating Role of Perceived Mental Effort-Reward Imbalance. Master thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Objectives: Clinical studies have indicated a close relationship between ADHD symptoms and executive functions. In the present study, a more dimensional approach is applied while exploring the role of perceived mental effort-reward imbalance on the relationship between ADHD symptoms and executive functions in adults. Method: A total of 70 students (26 males, 44 females) filled out (a) the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS), (b) the Executive Functioning Index Scale (EFI), and (c) the Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire – Student Version (ERI). Results: Results showed a significant and negative relationship between increased levels of ADHD symptoms and less efficient executive functions, confirming the well-established relationship between ADHD and executive functions. Perceived mental effort-reward imbalance however did not moderate this relationship in the present study. Conclusion: The findings suggested that in adults perceived mental effort-reward imbalance did not play a role in the relationship of ADHD symptoms and deficits in executive functions. Potential reasons for the non-significant finding of the moderator include university environment, formation of habits, and adaptation to effortful and non-rewarding tasks. Keywords: ADHD symptoms, executive function problems, effort-reward imbalance, university students

Item Type:	Thesis (Master)
Supervisor name:	Mohamed, S.M.H. and Borger, N.A.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology]
Date Deposited:	15 Feb 2023 09:39
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2023 09:39
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1680

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