فرط النشاط وتشتت الانتباه لدى طلبة الجامعة

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that affects the ability to concentrate, organize, and control oneself. Although ADHD is often associated with children, it can persist into adulthood, affecting academic and professional performance. The current study aims to identify ADHD among university students. To identify the differences in ADHD symptoms between males and females. To identify the differences in ADHD symptoms between scientific and humanities disciplines. A descriptive research approach was used, where a stratified random sample of (500) male and female students from Al-Mustansiriya University was selected. The ADHD scale was translated and adapted. The results showed that university students in general do not clearly suffer from ADHD. Differences were found between the sexes, as ADHD symptoms were more evident in males than in females. The results did not show statistically significant differences between scientific and humanities majors in ADHD symptoms. The study recommended raising awareness of ADHD among university students by organizing workshops and educational campaigns to highlight symptoms and how to manage them, especially among males whose symptoms may be ignored due to social expectations..