Authenticity Dilemma, Hidden Diagnosis; how women experience the impact of adulthood ADHD diagnosis on their self-concept, an integrative perspective
The number of women seeking and receiving diagnosis for ADHD has increased in the past few years. The effect of this diagnosis on clients and how they navigate this change is something that is on the rise in the therapy space.
The aim of my research project is to explore how primary adulthood ADHD diagnosis may affect a client's sense of self and how to work with this from an integrative perspective.
What to expect if you participate:
I would like to invite women who have been diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood to take part in a 60-minute online interview to talk about their experiences and ideas surrounding self-concept. The questions will be provided beforehand, and you only need to give as much detail as feels comfortable.
Your identity and responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. The interview will be audio recorded and transcribed.
Eligibility
- diagnosed with ADHD (any type) as an adult for the first time in adulthood. ADHD traits can have been present since childhood but first diagnosed in adulthood.
- woman aged 21+
- available to do an online interview for 60 minutes.
By participating you can help improve understanding about what women need after adult-age ADHD diagnosis and how therapy can be used as a tool to help with this transitional period in her life.
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact the researcher Kay Chudyckyj at k.chudyckyj1@unimail.derby.ac.uk.