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Nov, 2024;28 (13): 1615-1626.

Positive Childhood Experiences and the Indirect Relationship With Improved Emotion Regulation in Adults With ADHD Through Social Support.

Catherine T Lowe, Alexandra C Bath, Brandy L Callahan, Emma A Climie
Author Information
  1. Catherine T Lowe: University of Calgary, AB, Canada. ORCID
  2. Alexandra C Bath: University of Calgary, AB, Canada.
  3. Brandy L Callahan: University of Calgary, AB, Canada. ORCID
  4. Emma A Climie: University of Calgary, AB, Canada. ORCID
PMID: 38915202 DOI: 10.1177/10870547241261826

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify direct and indirect associations between PCEs and social support to emotion regulation outcomes in adults with ADHD.
METHOD: Adults with ADHD ( = 81) reported PCEs, current social support, and emotion regulation. Conditional effects modeling examined the direct and indirect relationships between PCEs and emotion dysregulation through social support.
RESULTS: Higher PCEs were indirectly related to improved emotion regulation through increased social support generally (β = -.70, 95% CI [-1.32, -0.17], and specifically through belonging (β = -.43, 95% CI [ -0.87, -0.05], self-esteem (β = -.61, 95% CI [-1.08, -0.27], and tangible social support (β = -.50, 95% CI [-1.07, -0.02].
CONCLUSIONS: PCEs may protect emotion regulation in adults with ADHD through social support, possibly through facilitating social connections, increasing access to social support, and sustaining emotion regulation strategies.

Keywords

ADHD emotion regulation positive childhood experiences social support

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MeSH Term

Humans
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Social Support
Emotional Regulation
Male
Female
Adult
Self Concept
Middle Aged
Young Adult
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