Self-Esteem in Adults With ADHD Using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To summarize and analyze recent articles investigating self-esteem in adults with ADHD, focusing on the impact of demographic and clinical characteristics, and methodological issues.

Method

Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search for literature published between 2010 and 2022 was conducted in the Web of Science, Ovid, Pubmed, and EBSCO databases.

Results

Eleven studies met inclusion criteria. Five of the six studies including healthy controls reported lower self-esteem in participants with ADHD. ADHD symptoms correlated negatively with self-esteem. Gender differences were not observed. Self-esteem mediated several outcomes associated with ADHD. There was a lack of studies that examined potential mechanisms behind the reduced self-esteem, and studies

SUBMITTER: Pedersen AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11016209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature