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Is ADHD Associated with Lower Academic Performance at the College Level?
Lindsay Greiner
Past research has found an association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and lower academic performance. Even though symptoms tend to decrease with age, studies have still found an association between ADHD and academic problems in older individuals. The purpose of this study is to determine if ADHD is associated with lower academic performance in college students who are not clinically diagnosable for ADHD, but still have elevated symptoms of ADHD. This study will be conducted at The Pennsylvania State University and will consist of 200 undergraduate students. The ADHD Rating Scale and the College ADHD Response Evaluation will be used to assess ADHD symptoms. Students’ GPA will be used to measure academic achievement.
Introduction * Methods * Expected Results & Future Research * References
Broad Topic: Is ADHD associated with lower academic performance at the college level?
Text Source: Butcher, James M., Hooley, Jill M., & Mineka, Susan. (2007). Abnormal Psychology: Thirteenth Edition. New York: Pearson Education, Inc.