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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in Adults with ADHD: A Qualitative Investigation

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by executive dysfunction. Physical activity (PA) may improve executive dysfunction; however, specific barriers and facilitators to PA participation for adults with ADHD have not been formally documented, which was the aim of the present study. Thirty adults with ADHD completed virtual semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed thematically and …

Authors

Ogrodnik M; Karsan S; Malamis B; Kwan M; Fenesi B; Heisz JJ

Journal

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 307–327

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

4 2024

DOI

10.1007/s10882-023-09908-6

ISSN

1056-263X