Abstract

Decision-making is an important part of healthcare. In recent years, providers have started to use shared decision-making (SDM) with consumers, wherein provider and consumer reach a decision together. Personal characteristics common to Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), such as emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and difficulties with social communication skills may impact SDM. Self-efficacy was hypothesized to mediate this relationship, as it has been described as an integral aspect of SDM. This study utilized a sample of 141 undergraduate college students. We found that emotion regulation predicted confidence in SDM, as well as differences in how individuals with and without neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses report confidence in SDM. These results indicate that some common characteristics of ADHD and ASD, as well as having a diagnosis, may impact SDM, and suggest the importance of providers facilitating discussions with consumers with neurodevelopmental disorders or who experience emotion dysregulation.

Publication Date

5-21-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Experimental Psychology (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Psychology, Department of

College

College of Liberal Arts

Advisor

Stephanie Godleski

Advisor/Committee Member

Kirsten Condry

Advisor/Committee Member

Lindsay Schenkel

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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