ERIC Number: EJ859151
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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College Students with ADHD: Current Status and Future Directions
DuPaul, George J.; Weyandt, Lisa L.; O'Dell, Sean M.; Varejao, Michael
Journal of Attention Disorders, v13 n3 p234-250 2009
Approximately 2 to 8% of the college population reports clinically significant levels of ADHD symptomatology and at least 25% of college students with disabilities are diagnosed with ADHD. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted with findings consistently indicating academic deficits associated with ADHD in college students. It is less clear whether this disorder significantly impacts social, psychological, and neuropsychological functioning. Although several self- and parent-report measures have been developed for this population, very few studies of assessment methods have been conducted. Similarly, no controlled studies of psychopharmacological, psychosocial, or educational interventions have been completed in samples of college students with ADHD. Non-prescribed use (i.e., diversion) of stimulant medication is a growing problem with approximately 7% of college students reporting this behavior. Studies, to date, are limited by lack of controlled investigations, use of small samples, and lack of confirmation of diagnostic status. Comprehensive and methodologically sound investigations are needed, especially regarding treatment, to promote the success of students with ADHD in higher education settings.
Descriptors: College Students, Stimulants, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pharmacology, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Literature Reviews, Academic Achievement, Interpersonal Competence, Psychological Patterns, Neurological Impairments, Drug Therapy, Intervention, At Risk Students, Drug Abuse, Incidence, Student Evaluation
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