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University of Kentucky

ADHD

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Quality Of Life Among Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): Comparative Study Between The Three Presentations Of Adhd, Amani A. Kettaneh Jan 2015

Quality Of Life Among Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): Comparative Study Between The Three Presentations Of Adhd, Amani A. Kettaneh

Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been the subject of much research and controversy. Although ADHD was once believed to affect only children, recent research indicates that the symptoms of ADHD persist past childhood and adolescence, well into college age and adulthood. ADHD negatively impacts several life domains, such as perceived general health, college education, employment, social life, and psychological health. For some, this negative impact results in lowering the level of quality of life (QOL) or life-satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences that influence the level of QOL among different presentations of adults with …