Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data of the sample
| ADHD N = 22, mean (SD) | Controls N = 23, mean (SD) | T Value | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 32.82 (10.75) | 29.26 (8.92) | 1.21 | 0.233 |
| IQ index (WAIS vocabulary and block design) | 10.77 (2.54) | 12.07 (2.21) | 1.83 | 0.075 |
| Clinical data | ||||
| WURS | 54.59 (16.57) | 17.40 (14.30) | 8.05 | <0.001 |
| ADHD rating scale | 35.09 (10.01) | 6.87 (6.29) | 11.38 | <0.001 |
| CAARS | ||||
| (A) Inattention/forgetfulness | 23.73 (6.64) | 6.22 (5.05) | 10.08 | <0.001 |
| (B) Hyperactivity/restlessness | 23.64 (7.17) | 8.74 (6.80) | 7.16 | <0.001 |
| (C) Impulsivity/emotional lability | 19.55 (7.13) | 5.35 (4.69) | 7.93 | <0.001 |
| (D) Problems with self‐concept | 9.82 (3.95) | 2.65 (2.37) | 7.35 | <0.001 |
| (E) DSM‐IV inattentive symptoms | 19.09 (4.41) | 4.35 (3.73) | 12.14 | <0.001 |
| (F) DSM‐IV hyperactive‐impulsive symptoms | 18.36 (4.89) | 4.48 (3.52) | 10.90 | <0.001 |
| (G) DSM‐IV total ADHD symptoms | 37.23 (8.12) | 8.83 (6.19) | 13.23 | <0.001 |
| (H) ADHD index | 21.81 (6.50) | 6.26 (4.60) | 9.23 | <0.001 |
CAARS: Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale‐Self‐Rating Form: Long. The index of IQ was estimated based on the Vocabulary and Block Design tasks of the WAIS ((Vocabulary typical score + Block Design typical score)/2).