Dissertation Defense: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, imposter phenomenon, and social media

Announcing the Final Examination of Ms. Julie M. Hall for the degree of Master of Clinical Psychology

This study investigated Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its relationships with imposter phenomenon, identity distress, social masking, and the role of social media. Participants (N = 500) were undergraduate students from the University of Central Florida. Participants answered a battery of surveys about possible ADHD symptoms, imposter phenomenon and identity distress symptoms, self-esteem, as well as the integration of social media in their lives. Results showed that students who met criteria for ADHD had significantly higher levels of imposter phenomenon, identity distress, and social media integration, and lower levels of self-esteem. Limitations of the study will be discussed as well as recommendations for future studies.