A Study on Anxiety based on symptoms of ADHD, Creativity and Nicotine Consumption in Smokers
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
This research aims at studying the predictive power of symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Creativity and Nicotine Consumption in relation to Trait anxiety in individuals who have been smoking for twelve months or more with an increase in the number of cigarettes over time. The State and Trait Anxiety (STAS) scale was used for the same. Symptoms of ADHD were measured by the Adults ADHD Self Report Scale. Divergent Thinking Test was used to measure Creativity of the individuals. Data was collected using the method of convenience sampling via the internet. The study comprised of eighty three participants ranging from nineteen to thirty five years of age. The results were analysed using a Multiple Linear Regression model after checking for the linearity of the variables using a Matrix Scatter Plot. Pearson’s correlation was computed to determine the relationship between the variables. A positive and significant relationship was found between trait Anxiety and ADHD. A Linear Regression Model applied to study the variance between the two variables indicated that 13.9% of the variance in trait Anxiety can be explained by the presence of symptoms of ADHD. Results indicated that ADHD is a significant predictor of Trait Anxiety. The study provides future implication to therapists working with clients with ADHD and Anxiety.
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Sowmya Warrier
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.2.3.2015.277-285
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