Social Stigma Associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Department

Psychological Science

Research Advisor

Canu, Will

Advisor's Department

Psychological Science

Meeting Name

2006-2007 Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Research Conference

Abstract

This study investigates social stigma related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants rated the desirability of male and female targets with ADHD, minor medical problems, and without any "weakness" across levels of social engagement (e.g. friend, roommate). Participants exhibited less desire to engage with those with ADHD (versus both control groups). This could be taken as evidence that common knowledge of ADHD leads to beliefs that make it look like more of an obstacle than other weakness.

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Document Type

Poster

Presentation Date

2006-2007

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