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ADHD · 2023

Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade

Mette, 2023

ReviewTime perceptionOriginal research linkedNDAF plain-language summary

The NDAF read

A review of adult ADHD research found recurring differences in time estimation, time reproduction, and time management, while also noting that methods and findings remain variable.

Why it matters: This paper is included because it adds evidence relevant to time perception and the real-life experiences discussed on the ADHD AF page.

What the researchers studied

This review examined the topic described as Time perception. The complete study design, population, measures, and analysis are available in the original source.

What they found

A review of adult ADHD research found recurring differences in time estimation, time reproduction, and time management, while also noting that methods and findings remain variable.

The NDAF summary stays deliberately narrow. Open the original paper before relying on a specific number, subgroup result, or clinical conclusion.

What this could change in real life

A review of adult ADHD research found recurring differences in time estimation, time reproduction, and time management, while also noting that methods and findings remain variable.

Useful translation: Treat the finding as one piece of evidence for designing more specific, individualized supports rather than as a rule every person should follow.

What this paper does not prove

  • This summary is based on the study description used on the NDAF profile page; read the full paper for the complete methods, sample, measures, and limitations.
  • A group-level finding does not describe every person with this neurotype or predict which support will work for one individual.
  • The paper should not be used as a substitute for individualized medical, mental-health, educational, legal, or workplace guidance.