FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT OF ADHD IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
The objective of this study is to explore functional impairment in several spheres of students’ life and the influences of several variables on their adaptive functioning. The sample consisted of 243 students with ADHD diagnosis and being registered in support service for students with disabilities at one of the participating postsecondary institutions. Self-concept and life skills were the areas which demonstrated the most functional impairments in students. Also, gender, age, and medication influence functional impairment experienced by students with ADHD. Results point to the importance of developing psychoeducational initiatives for this population.