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[P-32-03]Emotional Dysregulation in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: An Investigation Using the RIPoSt-40
*Sakiko TSUSHIMA1,3, Hirohisa SUZUKI2, Dan NAKAMURA2, Shizuka SEKI1,2, Kazumaro OKINO1,2, Hiroyuki ITO4, Kenji SANADA2, Akira IWANAMI1,2 (1.Showa Medical University Eastern Hospital (Japan), 2.Department of Psychiatry, Showa Medical University(Japan), 3.Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University(Japan), 4.Faculty of Human Sciences, Ochanomizu University(Japan))
Keywords:
ADHD,Emotional Dysregulation,Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), maladaptive behaviors due to hyperactivity and inattention are common.However, difficulties in interpersonal relationships and communication, often linked to emotional dysregulation, are also reported but less studied.This study used the RIPoSt-40 questionnaire, a validated tool assessing emotional regulation, to measure emotional instability, impulsivity, negative and positive emotionality, and the total negative emotional dysregulation (NED) score. Relationships between these indices, the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), and the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS) were examined. Participants were adults diagnosed with ADHD at specialized outpatient clinics in Showa Medical University hospitals.
Results from 22 subjects showed a strong positive correlation between the CAARS "ADHD Index" and NED, indicating that individuals with more severe ADHD traits tend to have greater emotional regulation difficulties. Notably, ADHD adults with elevated impulsivity and emotional instability—rather than inattention or restlessness—and those with low self-confidence showed increased emotional impulsivity and negative emotionality.These findings suggest that emotional dysregulation, particularly impulsivity and negative affect, is a prominent feature in certain ADHD subgroups. This highlights the need for further research and the development of targeted interventions focusing on emotional regulation.
Results from 22 subjects showed a strong positive correlation between the CAARS "ADHD Index" and NED, indicating that individuals with more severe ADHD traits tend to have greater emotional regulation difficulties. Notably, ADHD adults with elevated impulsivity and emotional instability—rather than inattention or restlessness—and those with low self-confidence showed increased emotional impulsivity and negative emotionality.These findings suggest that emotional dysregulation, particularly impulsivity and negative affect, is a prominent feature in certain ADHD subgroups. This highlights the need for further research and the development of targeted interventions focusing on emotional regulation.