Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic Review

Lucia Morellini; Lucia Morellini; Martino Ceroni; Stefania Rossi; Giorgia Zerboni; Laura Rege-Colet; Elena Biglia; Rosalba Morese; Rosalba Morese; Leonardo Sacco

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.940445

Frontiers in Psychology (Jul 2022)

Social Cognition in Adult ADHD: A Systematic Review

Lucia Morellini,
Lucia Morellini,
Martino Ceroni,
Stefania Rossi,
Giorgia Zerboni,
Laura Rege-Colet,
Elena Biglia,
Rosalba Morese,
Rosalba Morese,
Leonardo Sacco

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Lucia Morellini: Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
Lucia Morellini: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Martino Ceroni: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Stefania Rossi: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Giorgia Zerboni: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Laura Rege-Colet: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Elena Biglia: Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology Research Unit, Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
Rosalba Morese: Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
Rosalba Morese: Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
Leonardo Sacco: Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.940445
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13

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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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ISSN: 1664-1078 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion: Psychology
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