Relationships between executive functions and quality of life of young people with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (adhd).

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Published: Jun 25, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2015.n1.v2.42
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quality of life executive functions metacognition ADHD

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Ana Miranda Casas
Universidad Valencia
Carmen Berenguer Forner
Universidad de Valencia
Carla Colomer Diago
Universitat Jaume I
Belén Roselló Miranda
universitat Jaume I

Abstract

Background and objectives. Few studies have analyzed the contribution of executive functioning (FE) to quality of life (CAV) in subjects with ADHD. Objectives of the work: (1) To explore the differences between adults with and without ADHD in quality of life (2) To compare the quality of life among adults ADHD with and without difficulties in executive functioning (3) To analyze the influence of problems in executive functions the quality of life of adults with ADHD. Methodology. 36 young people with ADHD and 27 without the disorder completed questionnaires about quality of life and executive functioning. Results. Statistically significant differences were found among ADHD youth with and without deterioration in executive functioning in areas of quality of life. In particular, problems in metacognition were associated with a lower perception of quality of life. Conclusions The identification of the factors that influence the quality of life can help the application of more effective treatment programs.

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Miranda Casas, A., Berenguer Forner, C., Colomer Diago, C., & Roselló Miranda, B. (2015). Relationships between executive functions and quality of life of young people with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (adhd). International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 2(1), 301–310. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2015.n1.v2.42
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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015): A NEW VISION OF PSYCHOLOGY: THE ADULT WORLD.
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Author Biographies

Ana Miranda Casas, Universidad Valencia

Catedrática del Departamento de Psicología evolutiva y de la educación

Universidad de Valencia

Carmen Berenguer Forner, Universidad de Valencia

Departamento Psicología evolutiva y de la educación

Carla Colomer Diago, Universitat Jaume I

Departamento de Educación, Didáctica y Organización Escolar.

Belén Roselló Miranda, universitat Jaume I

Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva, Educativa, Social y Metodología.

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