A meta-analytic review of the association between cortisol reactivity in response to a stressor and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Jaclyn M Kamradt; Allison M Momany; Molly A Nikolas

doi:10.1007/s12402-017-0238-5

Back

A meta-analytic review of the association between cortisol reactivity in response to a stressor and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Journal article

Peer reviewed

A meta-analytic review of the association between cortisol reactivity in response to a stressor and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Jaclyn M Kamradt, Allison M Momany and Molly A Nikolas

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders, Vol.10(2), pp.99-111

06/2018

DOI: 10.1007/s12402-017-0238-5

PMCID: PMC5837926

PMID: 28875432

View Online

Abstract

A substantial literature suggests that abnormal cortisol reactivity may be a vulnerability for deleterious mental health outcomes, including ADHD. ADHD has been linked with difficulty in emotion regulation and increased risk of experiencing stressors, both of which may be related to psychobiological abnormalities (e.g., abnormal cortisol reactivity). Research has been mixed regarding the association between cortisol reactivity and ADHD. Therefore, the present meta-analytic review (k = 12) sought to quantify this association and review the relevant methodological issues and theoretical implications of this area of research. Overall, no effect was found between cortisol reactivity and ADHD (r = 0), although significant heterogeneity in the analyses suggested that there might be moderators of this association, if one does exist. Results highlight the importance of addressing limitations of the current literature on cortisol reactivity and ADHD and exploring additional indices of emotion regulation that may be associated with ADHD. Implications for future research efforts are discussed.

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - blood

Stress, Psychological - blood

Humans

Adrenal Cortex Function Tests

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - complications

Hydrocortisone - blood

Stress, Psychological - complications

Details

Title: Subtitle: A meta-analytic review of the association between cortisol reactivity in response to a stressor and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Creators: Jaclyn M Kamradt - Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 11 Seashore Hall E, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA. jaclyn-kamradt@uiowa.edu
Allison M Momany - Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 11 Seashore Hall E, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
Molly A Nikolas - Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 11 Seashore Hall E, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders, Vol.10(2), pp.99-111
DOI: 10.1007/s12402-017-0238-5
PMID: 28875432
PMCID: PMC5837926
NLM abbreviation: Atten Defic Hyperact Disord
ISSN: 1866-6116
eISSN: 1866-6647
Publisher: Austria
Grant note: T32 GM108540 / NIGMS NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 06/2018
Academic Unit: Psychiatry; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Injury Prevention Research Center; Neonatology
Record Identifier: 9984002576902771

Metrics

30 Record Views

19 Times Cited - Web of Science