Do College Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Benefit From a Learning-to-Learn Course?

• In Event: Self-Regulated Learning Development and Context

Abstract

Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are enrolling in college at greater rates and are experiencing academic challenges. Supporting students in developing self-regulated learning (SRL) skills may help mitigate these challenges. The current study examined the effectiveness of a Learning-to-Learn course for college students with ADHD in developing SRL skills. The results indicated that students with ADHD had poorer time management, motivation regulation, and self-efficacy for self-regulated learning at the beginning of the semester compared to students without ADHD. While all students improved their SRL skills throughout the semester, students with ADHD improved their motivation regulation and self-efficacy for SRL at a greater rate compared to students without ADHD. We discuss the implications of these findings for higher education professionals.

Authors

• Leah Janikowski, The Ohio State University
  Presenting Author

• Christopher A. Wolters, The Ohio State University
  Non-Presenting Author