APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Gender Moderated the Relationships between Subtypes of ADHD and Anxiety in Emerging Adults

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Developmental

  • Zihang Bu
    Brock University
  • Ann Farrell
    Brock University
  • Jan Frijters
    Brock University
  • Ayda Tekok-Kilic
    Brock University

Abstract

This study aimed to examine whether ADHD-traits can predict anxiety, and sex moderates the relationship between three core traits of ADHD (inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity) and anxiety, measured with self-report questionnaires. Results of SEM and moderation on 236 emerging adults show the relationships between inattention/hyperactivity and anxiety is moderated by sex.

Psychopathology

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