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01-03-2016 | Original Article

Demographic, developmental and psychosocial predictors of the development of anxiety in adults with ADHD

Authors: Katie Grogan, Jessica Bramham

Published in: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate potential demographic, developmental and psychosocial predictors of anxiety in the context of ADHD. Participants included 267 adults with a diagnosis of ADHD (168 males:99 females) and an age range of 18–70 years (M = 31 years; SD = 10.03 years). A background interview, parent questionnaire and rating scales were used to gather participant information. Correlations, independent t tests and one-way analysis of variances were used to identify variables associated with anxiety, and a stepwise multiple regression was used to identify potential predictors of anxiety. Variables associated with anxiety included childhood aggression, employment status, difficulties making friends, number of children and caffeine intake. Childhood aggression and caffeine intake were the potential predictors. Clinicians should be aware of these potential predictors of anxiety in the context of ADHD in order to minimise the likelihood of the development or maintenance of comorbid anxiety. Future research is needed in order to draw any conclusions on cause and effect.

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Title: Demographic, developmental and psychosocial predictors of the development of anxiety in adults with ADHD
Authors: Katie Grogan
Jessica Bramham
Publication date: 01-03-2016
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1866-6116
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6647
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12402-015-0183-0

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