Beyond the Overlap: Understanding the Empirical Association Between ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function Impairments in Questionnaire-Based Assessments

Background/Objectives: Executive function (EF) difficulties are increasingly recognized as closely linked to ADHD, particularly when assessed via rating scales. Methods: The present study investigated the nature of these associations, using the Conners 3 Rating Scales to assess ADHD symptoms and the Executive Function Questionnaire (EFQU) to assess EF impairments, in a sample of 1068 children (40.8% males, 38.8% females) aged 7-14 years (M = 10.7, SD = 1.74). Results: Both parent and teacher…

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