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  1. 1. The Right Kind of Attention : a qualitative analysis of the ADHD community on Instagram

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Elna Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : social media; ADHD; stigma; mental disorders; media representations; Instagram; qualitative interviews; content creators; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) has been a contentious disorder for years and incorrect beliefs and assumptions about the disorder are still common both in the medical community and the public’s perception. Previous research has exemplified this by demonstrating that the representation of ADHD in traditional mass media consists of few depictions and homogenous stereotypes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Methylphenidate as a cognitive enhancement for working memory : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Simon Pyka; [2022]
    Keywords : Methylphenidate; working memory; spatial working memory; cognitive performance;

    Abstract : The term cognitive enhancers are substances that increase cognitive performance. The stimulant methylphenidate is commonly used as a medication for attention deficit hyperactive disorder and is highly popular as a cognitive enhancer. One of its theorized mechanisms of action is to enhance working memory. READ MORE

  4. 3. ADHD Through the Lens of Game Design : How Digital RPGs Neutralize the Symptoms of Inattention Amongst Swedish Adults with ADHD

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Simon Ströberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; ADHD; Treatment; Video Games; Game Design; The Delay Aversion Hypothesis;

    Abstract : ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a commonly diagnosed mental disorder with an estimated global prevalence of 5.29% that exhibit inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive behaviors, many of which can negatively impact an individual’s social, academic, occupational and everyday-life. READ MORE

  5. 4. 80HD : ADHD an explorative research

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa van Doremalen; [2015]
    Keywords : adult ADHD; qualitative; self; identity; stigma;

    Abstract : ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder was first described as such in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, the DSM in 1987. Since then the disorder has had great interest from research but also from society. READ MORE

  6. 5. Executive functions and Planning in everyday life : Assistive Technologies for Cognition and their lack of support for children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Lisa Palmqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : Executive functions; Planning; Assistive Technologies for Cognition; Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder;

    Abstract : The evaluation of how Assistive Technologies for Cognition (ATC) serve their purpose in providing support for children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD) is limited and it is not clear how to best support the cognitive functions in order to help the individual increase task performance in everyday life. This thesis sought to scrutinise how families with at least one child diagnosed with AD/HD incorporate ATCs in their daily life in order to cope with appurtenant difficulties. READ MORE