Lee, Fearghal David (2023) ADHD and Cognitive Self-Regulated Learning Strategies: The Role of Executive Functions. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by behavioural and cognitive difficulties. Executive functions (EF) are a set of cognitive abilities research has extensively linked to ADHD, with EF levels being significantly lower in people with ADHD. Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) refers to the self-regulated pursuit of academic achievements, and is another factor associated with ADHD, with lower levels of SRL use being a prominent characteristic in ADHD populations, and is closely related to EF due to overlapping cognitive processes. The present study utilised the dimensional conceptualisation of ADHD to investigate the relation between ADHD and SRL. The influence EF has on this relationship was investigated. Our secondary analysis investigated the relation between ADHD symptom domains (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive) and SRL. A sample of students from the University of Groningen (N=160) were recruited to participate in this study. Self-report measures of ADHD, EF, and SRL were utilised. Results found a negative relation between ADHD and SRL, with EF acting as a significant mediating factor in this relation. Secondary analysis identified inattentive type symptoms as significantly negatively related to SRL but failed to find a significant relation between hyperactive/impulsive symptoms and SRL. Strengths, Limitations, and directions for future research are discussed. Keywords: ADHD, Executive Functions, Self-Regulated Learning, Dimensional Approach.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Groen, Y. and Borger, N.A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2023 14:11 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2023 14:11 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2062 |
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