ADHD and political participation: An observational study

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Over the past decade, researchers have been seeking to understand the consequences of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for different types of everyday behaviors. In this study, we investigated the associations between ADHD and political participation and attitudes, as ADHD may impede their active participation in the polity.

Methods

This observational study used data from an online panel studying the adult Jewish population in Israel, collected prior the national elections of April 2019 (N = 1369). ADHD symptoms were assessed using the 6-item Adult ADHD Self-Report (ASRS-6). Political participation (traditional and digital), news consumption habits, and attitudinal measures were assessed using structured questionnaires. Multiv

SUBMITTER: Waismel-Manor I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9942958 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature