Author(s)
Jenypriya Ponsamy , Mr. Sarthak Gujar, Dr. Neetu Sharma
- Manuscript ID: 140569
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 1631–1642
Subject Area: Arts and Humanities
Abstract
ADHD traits are known to exist on a continuum in the general population and have been associated with various emotional difficulties. However, limited research has examined this relationship among non-clinical Indian young adults. This study aimed to examine the association between self-reported ADHD traits and difficulties in emotion regulation in a non-clinical sample of Indian young adults aged 18–30 years. A quantitative cross-sectional correlational research design was used. Sixty non-clinical young adults (30 male, 30 female) were selected using convenience sampling. The ADHD-BR Evaluation Form (English Version) by Dr. Rastinee Bhargava and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) were used to assess ADHD traits and emotion regulation difficulties. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha reliability analysis, Pearson correlation, and linear regression. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between ADHD traits and difficulties in emotion regulation. Reliability analysis indicated good to excellent internal consistency for both scales. Regression analysis showed that ADHD traits significantly predicted emotion regulation difficulties, accounting for a substantial portion of the variance. The study concludes that higher ADHD traits are associated with greater difficulties in emotion regulation among non-clinical Indian young adults. These findings support dimensional models of ADHD and highlight the importance of emotion regulation screening and intervention even in non-clinical populations.