ADHD kod žena

master's thesis

• Title (english): ADHD in women
• Author: Ema Knez
• Mentor: Daniela Cvitković (mentor)
• Mentor: Natalija Lisak Šegota (komentor)
• Committee member: Daniela Cvitković (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Natalija Lisak Šegota (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Wagner Jakab (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-26, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education/Rehabilitation Sciences

Abstract

Ovaj se diplomski rad bavi temom ADHD kod odraslih žena upravo zato što je ista slabo istražena. Uz manjak istraživanja o manifestaciji ADHD-a u odrasloj dobi, većina postojećih orijentirana je na ispitanike muškog spola zbog tradicionalnog vjerovanja kako je incidencija ADHD-a veća kod muškog spola, no novija istraživanja pokazala su kako je zapravo izjednačena odnosno kako je omjer muškaraca i žena s ADHD-om zapravo podjednak. Stoga je cilj ovog istraživanja prikazati iskustva odraslih žena s ADHD-om u području postavljanja dijagnoze i ostvarivanja podrške te svakodnevnog funkcioniranja s posebnim naglaskom na svakodnevne aktivnosti, roditeljstvo te interpersonalne odnose. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 5 odraslih žena s postavljenom dijagnozom ADHD-a, a provedeno je u razdoblju od mjesec dana u lipnju i srpnju 2023. godine. U istraživanju se koristila metoda polustrukturiranog intervjua. Svaki se intervju snimao za potrebe transkribiranja. Transkripti su zatim podvrgnuti kvalitativnoj analizi podataka. Istraživanjem je utvrđeno kako se odrasle žene s ADHD-om susreću s brojnim izazovima u svakodnevnom privatnom i poslovnom/fakultetskom funkcioniranju te interpersonalnim odnosima. U svakodnevnom funkcioniranju i odgoju najviše problema stvaraju im poteškoće u organizaciji rutina, motivaciji i pamćenju dok najviše poteškoća u interpersonalnim odnosima stvaraju emocionalne poteškoće koje najviše utječu na partnerske odnose. Također se pokazalo kako periodi većih hormonalnih promjena (trudnoća, menopauza, pubertet) dovode do pojačanog intenziteta simptoma ADHD-a. Sve ispitanice dijagnozu su dobile u odrasloj dobi te su do iste došle isključivo vlastitim naporima i istraživanjem.

Abstract (english)

ADHD in women is an insufficiently researched but important field. In general, research is deficient about the manifestation of ADHD in adulthood and most of the existing ones are focused on men with ADHD because of the traditional belief that the prevalence of ADHD is greater in men, but most new research showed that the prevalence among genders is the same. Therefore, the main goal of this study is to present the unique experience of adult women with ADHD in the area of getting a diagnosis and realized support and everyday functioning with special emphasis on daily functioning, parenting, and interpersonal relationships. The study involved 5 adult women diagnosed with ADHD and was conducted during a one month period in June and July 2023. The research was conducted in the form of a semi-structured interview. Each interview was recorded for transcription purposes. Afterward, the transcripts were subjected to qualitative data analysis. The research has shown that women with ADHD face many challenges in everyday functioning in private life, professional life, schooling, and interpersonal relationships. Most difficulties in daily functioning and parenting are caused by difficulties with motivation, memory, and routine organization. Difficulties in interpersonal relationships are primarily caused by emotional difficulties which affect love relationships the most. Furthermore, the research has shown that hormonal changes like menopause, pregnancy, and puberty lead to an increase in ADHD symptoms. All participants received a diagnosis in adulthood by conducting their own efforts and research.

• Keywords: žene s ADHD-om; svakodnevno funkcioniranje; interpersonalni odnosi; roditeljstvo; promjene simptoma; kasno dijagnosticiranje
• Keywords (english): women with ADHD; daily functioning; interpersonal relationships; parenting; changes in symptoms; late diagnosis
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:525906
• Study programme: Title: University graduate study of Educational Rehabilitation; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije (sveučilišni magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-10-19 12:46:28