Tarcatu, Diana-Serena (2024) The Interplay Between Self-Control, Interference Control, and Motivation in Students with ADHD Symptoms: An Experimental Study. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity/ impulsivity. ADHD is perceived as a childhood disorder, but symptoms of ADHD often persist over time and significantly impact adults too. Both inhibitory control (including self-control and interference control) and motivation play an important role in childhood ADHD, however, little is known about the interconnection between these concepts in students with ADHD symptoms. The present study investigated the relative explanatory power of inhibitory and motivational processes on ADHD symptoms in students. Method: The sample consisted of 28 psychology students aged between 18 and 26. ADHD symptoms were assessed with the CAARS questionnaire, interference control was assessed with a Spatial Stroop task, and self-control and motivation with a Go/No-Go task. Results: Using a hierarchical analysis, results showed that self-control explained additional variance in ADHD symptoms over that of interference control. Further, the regression analysis with motivation as the predictor showed a higher influence on ADHD symptoms than the regression analysis with self-control as the predictor. Self-control was an influential predictor together with interference control, but nonsignificant on its own. Discussion: Considering the predominant role of motivation in this study, and the literature in children with ADHD showing a predominant inhibitory issue, these findings suggest potentially different inhibitory and motivational interactions between the various age populations. This implies the need for ADHD models, classifications, and interventions specifically tailored for students. Limitations and additional implications are discussed, and further directions are suggested.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Borger, N.A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 13:59 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 13:59 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4105 |
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