The Relation Between Executive Function and Self-Regulated Learning in University Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomology

Villiers-Husada, Lindsay de (2023) The Relation Between Executive Function and Self-Regulated Learning in University Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomology. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Do university students with ADHD-symptomology have less effective self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies, specifically cognitive strategies for learning, and to what extent does this relate to Executive Functions (EF)? Method: University students from Psychology participated (N = 160; age 18 and 35; M = 19,72; SD = 2,07). They completed the Connors’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS), Executive Function Index (EFI) and the long version of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Data was analyzed using partial-correlation methods in SPSS. Results: EF decreases with ADHD-symptomology (r = -.51; p = <.001). Cognitive SRL strategies decrease with ADHD-symptomology (r = -.16, p = .03), with inattention being the strongest predictor of lower strategies (r = -0.18, p = .019). However, when controlling for EF the association disappears (r = .04, p =.59). EFI Total has a positive association with Cognitive SRL strategies (r = .35, p = <.001), with Strategic Planning (SP), Empathy (EM) and Motivational Drive (MD) being the strongest predictors (EFI SP: r = .36, p <.001; EFI EM: r = .34, p = <.001; EFI MD: r = .28, p = <.001). Conclusion: The study reveals that EF and Cognitive SRL strategies are less effective among university students with more ADHD-symptomology. The ADHD Inattentive symptoms have the strongest negative association with EF and SRL scores, while SP, EM and MD of EF have the strongest positive associations with Cognitive SRL strategies. Academic professionals can help increase academic achievements and well-being by improving SRL strategies.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Groen, Y.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	20 Jun 2023 11:44
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2023 11:44
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2020

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