ADHD Traits Linked to Chronic Boredom
People with ADHD experience boredom more intensely due to poor attention control and working memory.
Why it matters
- Study finds people with ADHD traits experience more frequent and intense boredom.
- Difficulty controlling attention and working memory may explain this boredom.
By the numbers
- 31 participants with ADHD traits vs. 57 controls.
- Boredom proneness significantly higher in ADHD group (d = 2.09).
- Attention control and working memory explain 5.8% and 6.4% of ADHD-related boredom variance.
The big picture
- Study supports the Cognitive Theory of Boredom, linking ADHD traits to poor attention control and working memory.
- Experts suggest adaptive strategies to manage boredom.
What they're saying
- Some commenters criticize proposed coping strategies.
- Others emphasize the need for environments accommodating neurodivergence.
Caveats
- Small study with self-reported measures.
- Specific interventions may not work for all individuals.
What’s next
- Further research on effective strategies for managing boredom in individuals with ADHD.