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Förlorad tid?: En litteraturstudie om psykiska och sociala konsekvenser för kvinnor av att få en ADHD-diagnos i vuxen ålder
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The aim: The aim of this study was to investigate how a diagnosis of ADHD in adult women affects their psychosocial well-being, focusing on interpersonal relationships, work life and self-image. Method: This literature review used 13 peer-reviewed articles to answer the research questions. Main results: The literature findings have shown that a more positive development of quality of life, mental health, and success in education and work occurs when women receive understanding and support from both formal and informal resources at an early age, and not in adulthood. The consequences of late diagnosis were found to be negative, although the majority experienced positive changes. The negative consequences included conflicts with self-image and perception of reality, and changes in close relationships.

Abstract [sv]

Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur en diagnostisering av ADHD hos vuxna kvinnor påverkar deras psykosociala välbefinnande med fokus på mellanmänskliga relationer, arbetsliv och självbild. Metod: Denna litteraturstudie har använt sig av 13 artiklar som är peer-reviewed för att besvara frågeställningarna. Huvudresultat: Resultatet av litteraturstudien visar på en positivare utveckling av kvinnors livskvalitet och mentala hälsa i samband med tidigare diagnostisering. Dessutom visar studien på framgångar inom utbildning och arbete när kvinnor redan i tidig ålder får stöd och förståelse från formella och informella resurser. Vid diagnostisering senare i livet upplevde kvinnorna flera negativa konsekvenser. De negativa konsekvenserna påverkade självbild, verklighetsuppfattning och nära relationer. Majoriteten av kvinnorna som diagnostiserades senare i livet upplevde trots detta ändå positiva förändringar.

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2025. , p. 48
Keywords [en]
ADHD, comorbidity, diagnosis, psychosocial well-being, quality of life, women
Keywords [sv]
ADHD, diagnostisering, kvinnor, livskvalitet, psykosocialt välbefinnande, samsjuklighet
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Social Work Social Sciences Psychology Sociology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-47536OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-47536DiVA, id: diva2:1974245
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Social work
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Social work
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Available from: 2025-06-27 Created: 2025-06-22 Last updated: 2025-10-02Bibliographically approved

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