Gender Differences in ADHD Diagnosis
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Authors
Hill, Joy
Issue Date
2025-12
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , attachment theory , comorbidity , emotion regulation , gender differences
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts 3% of the population worldwide and approximately 11% of children. Most of the research on ADHD has been conducted on samples of predominantly males which has resulted in a lack of research and knowledge on the symptom presentation in females. The goal of this capstone is to address the gap in ADHD research on females, as well as analyze the differences in symptom presentation between males and females. This capstone looks at female ADHD diagnosis through the lens of attachment and family systems theories. A proposal for a group session for professionals that highlights the differences in symptoms between males and females is explained in chapter 3.
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