Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic Review

The aim of this systematic review was to collect and align the research on social cognition impairments in adults with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In particular, we selected and analyzed papers on emotion recognition and processing, Theory of Mind (TOM), empathy, and other facet...

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Main Authors: Lucia Morellini, Martino Ceroni, Stefania Rossi, Giorgia Zerboni, Laura Rege-Colet, Elena Biglia, Rosalba Morese, Leonardo Sacco
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.940445/full
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description The aim of this systematic review was to collect and align the research on social cognition impairments in adults with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In particular, we selected and analyzed papers on emotion recognition and processing, Theory of Mind (TOM), empathy, and other facets of social cognition as decision making. We identified 16 papers published between 2012 and 2022 which meet inclusion criteria. Papers search, selection, and extraction followed the PRISMA guidelines. In order to summarize data from papers, we used a narrative synthesis approach. Results show different evidence of impairment in social cognition domains in adults with ADHD. Our systematic review suggests the importance of promoting more research on this topic because it is essential to keep in mind that social cognition plays a central role in socialization and social relationships.
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spelling doaj-art-a17b2fb539144b1ba3195995c4b7ec582025-08-20T02:50:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782022-07-011310.3389/fpsyg.2022.940445940445Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic ReviewLucia Morellini0Lucia Morellini1Martino Ceroni2Stefania Rossi3Giorgia Zerboni4Laura Rege-Colet5Elena Biglia6Rosalba Morese7Rosalba Morese8Leonardo Sacco9Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandFaculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, SwitzerlandFaculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, SwitzerlandNeuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, SwitzerlandThe aim of this systematic review was to collect and align the research on social cognition impairments in adults with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In particular, we selected and analyzed papers on emotion recognition and processing, Theory of Mind (TOM), empathy, and other facets of social cognition as decision making. We identified 16 papers published between 2012 and 2022 which meet inclusion criteria. Papers search, selection, and extraction followed the PRISMA guidelines. In order to summarize data from papers, we used a narrative synthesis approach. Results show different evidence of impairment in social cognition domains in adults with ADHD. Our systematic review suggests the importance of promoting more research on this topic because it is essential to keep in mind that social cognition plays a central role in socialization and social relationships.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.940445/fulladults ADHDsocial cognitiontheory of mindempathyemotion recognition and processingdecision making
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Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic Review
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social cognition
theory of mind
empathy
emotion recognition and processing
decision making
title Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic Review
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empathy
emotion recognition and processing
decision making
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