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ADHD and Present Hedonism: time perspective as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic tool

The article draws primarily from the behavioral findings (mainly psychiatric and psychological observations) and points out the important relationships between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and time orientation. Specifically, the authors argue that there is a significant o...

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Autores principales: Weissenberger, S, Klicperova-Baker, M, Zimbardo, P, Schonova, K, Akotia, D, Kostal, J, Goetz, M, Raboch, J, Ptacek, R
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Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5118029/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27895485
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S116721
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author Weissenberger, S
Klicperova-Baker, M
Zimbardo, P
Schonova, K
Akotia, D
Kostal, J
Goetz, M
Raboch, J
Ptacek, R
author_facet Weissenberger, S
Klicperova-Baker, M
Zimbardo, P
Schonova, K
Akotia, D
Kostal, J
Goetz, M
Raboch, J
Ptacek, R
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description The article draws primarily from the behavioral findings (mainly psychiatric and psychological observations) and points out the important relationships between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and time orientation. Specifically, the authors argue that there is a significant overlap between the symptoms of ADHD and Present Hedonism. Present Hedonism is defined by Zimbardo’s time perspective theory and assessed by Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. Developmental data on Present Hedonism of males and females in the Czech population sample (N=2201) are also presented. The hypothesis of relationship between ADHD and Present Hedonism is mainly derived from the prevalence of addictive behavior (mainly excessive Internet use, alcohol abuse, craving for sweets, fatty foods, and fast foods), deficits in social learning, and increased aggressiveness both in ADHD and in the population scoring high on Present Hedonism in the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. We conclude that Zimbardo’s time perspective offers both: 1) a potential diagnostic tool – the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, particularly its Present Hedonism scale, and 2) a promising preventive and/or therapeutic approach by the Time Perspective Therapy. Time Perspective Therapy has so far been used mainly to treat past negative trauma (most notably, posttraumatic stress disorder); however, it also has value as a potential therapeutic tool for possible behavioral compensation of ADHD.
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spelling pubmed-51180292016-11-28 ADHD and Present Hedonism: time perspective as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic tool Weissenberger, S Klicperova-Baker, M Zimbardo, P Schonova, K Akotia, D Kostal, J Goetz, M Raboch, J Ptacek, R Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat Review The article draws primarily from the behavioral findings (mainly psychiatric and psychological observations) and points out the important relationships between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and time orientation. Specifically, the authors argue that there is a significant overlap between the symptoms of ADHD and Present Hedonism. Present Hedonism is defined by Zimbardo’s time perspective theory and assessed by Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. Developmental data on Present Hedonism of males and females in the Czech population sample (N=2201) are also presented. The hypothesis of relationship between ADHD and Present Hedonism is mainly derived from the prevalence of addictive behavior (mainly excessive Internet use, alcohol abuse, craving for sweets, fatty foods, and fast foods), deficits in social learning, and increased aggressiveness both in ADHD and in the population scoring high on Present Hedonism in the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. We conclude that Zimbardo’s time perspective offers both: 1) a potential diagnostic tool – the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, particularly its Present Hedonism scale, and 2) a promising preventive and/or therapeutic approach by the Time Perspective Therapy. Time Perspective Therapy has so far been used mainly to treat past negative trauma (most notably, posttraumatic stress disorder); however, it also has value as a potential therapeutic tool for possible behavioral compensation of ADHD. Dove Medical Press 2016-11-16 /pmc/articles/PMC5118029/ /pubmed/27895485 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S116721 Text en © 2016 Weissenberger et al. This work is published and licensed by Dove Medical Press Limited The full terms of this license are available at https://www.dovepress.com/terms.php and incorporate the Creative Commons Attribution – Non Commercial (unported, v3.0) License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/). By accessing the work you hereby accept the Terms. Non-commercial uses of the work are permitted without any further permission from Dove Medical Press Limited, provided the work is properly attributed.
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Klicperova-Baker, M
Zimbardo, P
Schonova, K
Akotia, D
Kostal, J
Goetz, M
Raboch, J
Ptacek, R
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5118029/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27895485
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S116721
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