TY  - JOUR
ID  - publicatio35513
SN  - 0938-8982
JF  - LEARNING DISABILITIES RESEARCH & PRACTICE
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1177/09388982241271511
EP  - 236
TI  - Associations Between ADHD Symptoms and Rejection Sensitivity in College Students: Exploring a Path Model With Indicators of Mental Well-Being
A1  -  Müller Vanessa
A1  -  Mellor David
A1  -  Pikó Bettina
SP  - 223
Y1  - 2024///
VL  - 39
AV  - public
IS  - 4
N2  - The purpose of this study was to assess the association between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and rejection sensitivity in college students, and whether it is mediated or moderated by elements of mental well-being. Using a cross-sectional design, the study examined 304 Hungarian college students who responded online to a set of questionnaires that included the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, The Mental Health Test, and the Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire. Path analysis indicated that well-being, creative/executive proficiency, self-regulation, and resilience partially mediated the relationship between ADHD symptoms and rejection sensitivity, while savoring moderated this link. The model explained up to 50% of the total variance in rejection sensitivity scores. Findings suggest that university students with ADHD symptoms may particularly benefit from acquiring savoring skills to enhance their mental well-being and lower sensitivity to rejection. As such, the results carry significant implications for counseling psychologists, educators, and mental health professionals working in the higher education sector.
ER  -