Browsing by Author "Eskola, Elina"

Tiivistelmä - Referat - Abstract Objectives. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of activity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) gender differences in order to better understand the complexity and origins of these differences. I will focus on the gender differences in ADHD, and secondly, I will examine the emergence of gender differences; whether these differences arise from biology, or whether they are socially or culturally produced. The study will analyse the experiences of different genders in relation to their own symptoms, and whether these differences in symptoms are biologically or socially generated. The aim of the study is to gain a deeper understanding of the gender differences in the syndrome. processes of syndrome gender production and existing differences in syndrome between the sexes. Methods. The study used an umbrella review method to analyse and summarise existing literature reviews on ADHD and gender differences. Research material was systematically collected from two databases, Web of Science and ERIC, using predefined search terms. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to the relevant literature reviews. Results and conclusions. Based on the survey data, I found clear gender differences in ADHD symptoms. Boys are diagnosed with ADHD more often in childhood compared to girls, and they hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, while girls and women with ADHD show more hyperactive and impulsive symptoms. ADHD symptoms tend to show more inattentive symptoms. This gender gap variance in symptom expression may predispose girls and women to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of ADHD. In the research data, I also paid attention to biological factors such as the influence of neurotransmitter activity on these gender differences. It is also important to note, that social and cultural factors have a significant impact on the gendered nature of ADHD. In understanding of ADHD and the emergence of differences in social expectations and norms, how individuals of different genders express their ADHD symptoms and how they are interpreted by the surrounding community. This can contribute to how a diagnosis is made and how individuals are supported.