An Exploratory Study of the Relationship between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Youth Homelessness.

摘要: A 1997 study by Lomas and Garside suggests a 62% prevalence rate of ADHD amongst homeless, which prompts need for further elucidation this relationship. This thesis sought to examine the relationship between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder homeless youth population aged 18-24. The overall focus was investigate in 18-24 diagnosis (utilizing WURS ASRSv1.1) relational variables. structured survey instrument developed collect interview data on demographics, employment status, substance abuse housing instability Twenty-four youths (n=24, 20 males, 4 females; age range, 18-24, mean age=21.71 years) were randomly approached (n=85 approached) verbally screened inclusion based upon reported 18 24 years. Participants administered ASRS-v1.1 dichotomous response instruments determine diagnosis. Study higher ages 18-21 (WURS 75%; 88%) than 22-24 56%; 88%). Data marginally males (ASRS-v1.1 95%; 75%) females 75%). 18-21-age cohort experienced an average 68 days while participants 22-24-age proportionally 278 instability. Both cohorts (18-21 22-24) suggested 100% unemployment abuse. majority Caucasian (18-24 88%; 94%; sample mean, 89%) with marginal African-Americans 13%; 6%; same 5%) other identified ethnicities (6%; 22-24). that newly (avg. instability, 68), may suggest symptomatology could be vulnerability factor influencing homelessness.