Table 3.
Top benefits reported by adolescents and young adults with ADHD and their parents during early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Endorsed by Parents% (n) | Endorsed by Youth % (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Spending More Time with Family | 43.0 (37) | 29.8 (28) |
| More Unstructured Time to Relax | 11.6 (10) | 39.4 (37) |
| More Time Available to Complete Academic Work | 12.8 (11) | 21.3 (20) |
| Improved Sleep | 11.6 (10) | 17.0 (16) |
| Increased Self-Awareness | 11.6 (10) | 17.0 (16) |
| Reduced Anxiety | 12.8 (11) | 8.5 (8) |
| Improved Concentration | 9.3 (8) | 10.6 (10) |
| School Demands Decreased | 11.6 (10) | 7.4 (7) |
| Enjoying Staying at Home | 7.0 (6) | 10.6 (10) |
| Improved Grades | 5.8 (5) | 7.4 (7) |
| Reduced Irritability/Mood Problems | 9.3 (8) | 1.1 (1) |
| Healthier Eating Habits | 1.2 (1) | 7.4 (7) |
| Social Isolation | – | 8.5 (8) |
| Completing More Household Tasks | 5.8 (5) | 3.2 (3) |
| Increased Social Interaction | 2.3 (2) | 5.3 (5) |
| Increased physical activity | 2.3 (2) | 4.3 (4) |
| Increased Parental Monitoring | 5.9 (5) | – |
| Increased Health-Conscious Behaviors | 4.7 (4) | 1.1 (1) |
| Improved Finances | 1.2 (1) | 2.1 (2) |