Exploring the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and entrepreneurship
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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43(2): 174-180, Mar.-Apr. 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and entrepreneurial profiles and the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics in individuals who screen positive for ADHD and self-identify as entrepreneurs.Methods:
We sent 4,341 questionnaires by e-mail to applicants for a career development course for entrepreneurs. We used the propensity score covariate adjustment to balance differences between included and excluded individuals. ADHD symptoms were evaluated with the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. The Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation scale was used to assess the entrepreneurial profile of the participants. Impairment from ADHD symptoms was assessed with the Barkley Functional Impairment Scale.Results:
Those who screened positive for ADHD had higher risk-taking scores (p-value = 0.016) and lower proactivity (p-value = 0.001) than those who screened negative. Higher inattention scores were related to lower proactivity (p-value < 0.001), while higher hyperactive symptom scores were related to a more generalized entrepreneurial profile (p-value = 0.033). Among ADHD-positive participants, entrepreneurial profile scores were not significantly associated with company profits or impairment.Conclusions:
Inattention symptoms were related to less proactivity, whereas hyperactive symptoms were positively associated with a general entrepreneurial orientation. ADHD-positive individuals had a higher risk-taking profile, and these characteristics did not negatively impact their lives.
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Main subject:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
TriadPS/BR
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/BR
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