Reported change for each ADHD symptom in comparison to normal state
| Score | SD | t | Cohen’s d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Careless mistakes | 2.09 | 0.48 | 3.47 |
0.23 |
| 2. Fidgeting | 2.27 | 0.59 | 7.17 |
0.46 |
| 3. Difficulty keeping attention | 2.31 | 0.64 | 7.64 |
0.48 |
| 4. Leaves seat | 2.10 | 0.40 | 3.92 |
0.25 |
| 5. Does not listen | 2.07 | 0.47 | 2.31 |
0.15 |
| 6. Feels restless | 2.24 | 0.55 | 6.89 |
0.43 |
| 7. Does not follow through | 2.13 | 0.48 | 4.20 |
0.27 |
| 8. Difficulty relaxing | 2.06 | 0.64 | 1.38 | 0.09 |
| 9. Difficulty organizing | 2.10 | 0.58 | 2.62 |
0.17 |
| 10. On the go | 2.13 | 0.57 | 3.57 |
0.23 |
| 11. Avoids effort | 2.37 | 0.76 | 7.72 |
0.49 |
| 12. Talks excessively | 2.01 | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.02 |
| 13. Loses things | 2.02 | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.04 |
| 14. Rules conversation one-sidedly | 1.99 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.03 |
| 15. Easily distracted | 2.25 | 0.57 | 6.80 |
0.43 |
| 16. Difficulty waiting turn | 2.00 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17. Forgetful | 2.06 | 0.47 | 2.04 |
0.13 |
| 18. Interrupts others | 2.01 | 0.26 | 0.73 | 0.04 |
One sample t-test was administered to investigate if there is a significant change between the two points, i.e., before and during the pandemic. The score indicating “no difference” for each 18 variable was 2. The score of each item ranges from 1 to 4. *p<0.05; **p<0.001. ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; SD, standard deviation