A Phenomenological Study of Undergraduates with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Academic Library Use for Research. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Rhiannon
• Is Part Of: New review of academic librarianship. Volume 27:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 183
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: ADHD -- attention deficit hyperactive disorder -- undergraduates -- academic libraries -- student success; Academic libraries -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Library science -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 027.705
• DOI: 10.1080/13614533.2020.1731560
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1361-4533

Abstract

Abstract: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that is characterised by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control problems. Students with ADHD are entering higher education at an increased rate and although there is some research on this population in higher education, library specific literature on the topic is lacking. This research is an examination of how undergraduates with ADHD use the library to perform research for academic purposes. By employing observational task and phenomenological interview methods on three undergraduates with ADHD, we can begin to form a library user profile of students with attention disorders.