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Titel: ADHD and associated psychopathology in older adults in a German community sample
VerfasserIn: Müller, Marcus
Turner, Daniel
Barra, Steffen
Rösler, Michael
Retz, Wolfgang
Sprache: Englisch
Titel: Journal of Neural Transmission
Bandnummer: 130
Heft: 3
Seiten: 313-323
Verlag/Plattform: Springer Nature
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Freie Schlagwörter: Attention defcit hyperactivity disorder
Psychopathology
Prevalence
Self-report
Observer report
DDC-Sachgruppe: 610 Medizin, Gesundheit
Dokumenttyp: Journalartikel / Zeitschriftenartikel
Abstract: Attention defcit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is still a neglected disorder in older adults. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence and symptomatology of ADHD and associated psychopathology in adults aged 40–80 years in a German community sample. We examined 539 participants in two age groups: (1) 40–59 years old (n=256) and (2) 60–80 years old (n=283). To assess ADHD in both childhood and adulthood as well as current psychopathological impairments, we used self-report instruments and corresponding observer reports. We examined group diferences between age groups and between ADHD and non-ADHD groups. The prevalence of ADHD in the total sample was 2.6% with no signifcant diferences between the two age groups (40–59 years: 3.1% vs. 60–80 years: 2.1%). Although diferences emerged in impulsivity/emotional lability and self-concept problems, overall ADHD symptom ratings did not difer between the age groups. The ADHD group showed more psychopathological peculiarities compared to individuals without ADHD with medium-to-large efect sizes. Self-reports and observer reports showed good concordance in the assessment of ADHD and comorbid psychopathological symptoms. Regarding current ADHD symptomatology, in 92.1%, self-report was corroborated by observer's information. Our fndings underline that ADHD symptoms are relevant across the lifespan. Augmenting selfreports with observer reports could increase the assessment quality of ADHD. For successful treatment, clinicians should also focus on additional psychopathological impairments and comorbidities in older adults with ADHD.
DOI der Erstveröffentlichung: 10.1007/s00702-022-02584-4
URL der Erstveröffentlichung: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-022-02584-4
Link zu diesem Datensatz: urn:nbn:de:bsz:291--ds-423615
hdl:20.500.11880/38025
http://dx.doi.org/10.22028/D291-42361
ISSN: 1435-1463
0300-9564
Datum des Eintrags: 9-Jul-2024
Fakultät: M - Medizinische Fakultät
Fachrichtung: M - Forensische Psychologie und Psychiatrie
Professur: M - Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Retz
Sammlung:SciDok - Der Wissenschaftsserver der Universität des Saarlandes

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