Structural relationship between executive function of the brain with symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity students

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between executive functions of the brain with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

For this purpose, in the form of a correlation design, the students of Tabriz University in the academic year of 98-99 were selected by cluster random sampling. Data were collected using Conners Ill Symptom Checklist, Stroop Test, Wisconsin Cards, and Wechsler Working Memory.

Data analysis using structural equation modeling showed that the functions of organization, accuracy and concentration, working memory, problem solving and inhibition were able to significantly determine changes in attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms.

The executive functions of the brain have a negative role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and deficiency in these functions may predispose to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Therefore, in current etiology of attention deficit and hyperactivity, it is necessary to emphasize the evaluation of executive functions and to consider executive dysfunction as the neurological basis of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.