Participation Type
Poster
Final Title of Poster or Paper
Mentor/s
Dr. Stephen Lilley
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Location
University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2019 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2019 5:00 PM
Abstract
This study focuses on the stigmatization of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD. A cross-sectional survey was conducted and found that in this sample of young adults stigma acceptance was low and there was not significant difference of stigma acceptance between those medically diagnosed with ADHD and those not. Also, there was no significant difference between those reporting ADHD symptoms and those not.
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College Students and the Stigmatization of ADHD
University Commons
This study focuses on the stigmatization of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD. A cross-sectional survey was conducted and found that in this sample of young adults stigma acceptance was low and there was not significant difference of stigma acceptance between those medically diagnosed with ADHD and those not. Also, there was no significant difference between those reporting ADHD symptoms and those not.
