Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of adults with (n = 39) and without ADHD (n = 83)
| Adults with ADHD | Adults without ADHD | |
|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | |
| Age in years | 36.5 (10.4) | 32.7 (13.0) |
| Education in years | 16.8 (3.2) | 16.5 (3.5) |
| Sex: % female | 43.5 | 56.1 |
| Work-status | ||
| % Full-time | 53.8 | 36.1 |
| % Part-time | 23.1 | 10.8 |
| % Unemployed | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| % Student | 2.6 | 38.6 |
| % Other | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| WURS-K | 43.3 (13.6) | 13.2 (8.6) |
| ADHD-SR | 35.7 (8.1) | 11.3 (7.3) |
| Presentation of ADHD | ||
| % Combined | 61.5 | – |
| % Inattentive | 23.1 | – |
| % Hyperactive/impulsive | 0 | – |
| % Not specified | 15.4 | – |
| Comorbidities | ||
| % Adjustment disorder | 12.8 | – |
| % Depressive disorder | 15.4 | – |
| % Personality disorder | 10.3 | – |
| % Substance dependency | 7.7 | – |
WURS-K Wender Utah Rating Scale—Childhood, ADHD-SR ADHD self-report scale