Abstract
Exploring occupational adaptation among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is essential due to associated occupational difficulties. Occupational Performance History Interview scales—identity, competence, and environments—were compared between 51 adults with and 50 without ADHD who participated in occupations. Internal and external resources supporting occupational participations were represented by the competence and environment scales, respectively. The group with ADHD reported fewer internal and external occupational resources compared to the group without ADHD, despite occupational identity similarities. Study findings suggest that occupational interventions aimed at increasing internal and external occupational resources may support occupational adaptation among adults with ADHD.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 205-215 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Occupational Therapy in Mental Health |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Apr 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Model of Human Occupation
- occupational adaptation