Sophia Mallo

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Graham, Steven

Area of Concentration

Psychology with Philosophy

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is a commonly occurring mental disability that affects both children and adults. The symptoms of ADHD can lead to comorbid diagnoses or amplified issues within the various subtypes of ADHD, making this population particularly vulnerable. For years, treatment options for ADHD have been limited to behavioral therapies and medication treatments as the primary source of aid despite the elevated rates of addiction and dysregulated moods. Increased research has highlighted mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) in positive psychology for attention-related symptoms and emotional dysregulation. The current study examines the relationships between MBI and ADHD symptoms consistent with ADHD subtypes and comorbidities. This study also assessed participants' ADHD scores using the Adult ADHD Self-Reprot Scale (ASRSv1.1). The intervention group took part in three mindfulness practices (mindfulness meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, and gratitude journaling), while the control group only took part in one mindfulness practice (gratitude journaling). Overall, this study suggests short-term mindfulness interventions aid in the reduction of ADHD and comorbid symptoms. However, the study indicated that gratitude did not reflect the reduction of negative symptoms with increased gratitude scores, while gratitude journaling suggested more decreased symptoms.

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