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Does level of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms predicts poor transition into adulthood?

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  • Stéphanie Baggio

    (Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
    University of Lausanne)

  • Joseph Studer

    (Lausanne University Hospital CHUV)

  • Ana Fructuoso

    (Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva)

  • Véronique S. Grazioli

    (Lausanne University Hospital CHUV)

  • Patrick Heller

    (Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva)

  • Hans Wolff

    (Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva)

  • Gerhard Gmel

    (Lausanne University Hospital CHUV
    Addiction Switzerland
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
    University of the West of England)

  • Nader Perroud

    (University Hospitals of Geneva)

Abstract

Objectives Transition into adulthood is a risky period for young people with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but empirical studies on this topic are scarce. This study investigated the association between the level of ADHD symptoms and transition into adulthood. Methods Data were collected in the Cohort Study of Substance Use and Risk Factors among a representative sample of young Swiss men (n = 4681) over three waves. Measures included the level of ADHD symptoms and emerging adulthood assessed with the Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood and indicators of successful transition into adulthood. Results The level of ADHD symptoms was associated with a lower success in the transition into adulthood. Young people with high level of ADHD symptoms had a reduced increase in indicators of successful transition over time. Inattention symptoms were more strongly associated with emerging adulthood measures in comparison with hyperactive symptoms. Conclusions The level of ADHD symptoms may delay the transition into adulthood, especially inattentive symptoms. Providing tailored interventions to emerging adults with ADHD symptoms may decrease the substantial impairments adults with ADHD experience in life.

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  • Stéphanie Baggio & Joseph Studer & Ana Fructuoso & Véronique S. Grazioli & Patrick Heller & Hans Wolff & Gerhard Gmel & Nader Perroud, 2019. "Does level of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms predicts poor transition into adulthood?," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 64(2), pages 165-172, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:64:y:2019:i:2:d:10.1007_s00038-018-1147-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1147-x
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