predicting adaptive behavior by self-advocacy and resilience in adults with adhd

This study aimed to examine the predictive relationship between self-advocacy, resilience, and adaptive behavior in adults with adhd. a correlational descriptive research design was used, with a sample of 400 adults with adhd recruited through online platforms and mental health clinics. participants completed standardized assessments, including the adaptive behavior assessment system-third edition (abas-3) for adaptive behavior, the self-advocacy measure for youth and adults (samya), and the connor-davidson resilience scale (cd-risc). data were analyzed using pearson correlation and multiple linear regression in spss-27 to evaluate the relationships between self-advocacy, resilience, and adaptive behavior. descriptive statistics indicated moderate levels of adaptive behavior (m = 85.32, sd = 9.87), self-advocacy (m = 60.41, sd = 11.56), and resilience (m = 69.87, sd = 14.92). pearson correlation results revealed significant positive associations between adaptive behavior and both self-advocacy (r = 0.58, p < 0.01) and resilience (r = 0.62, p < 0.01). multiple linear regression showed that self-advocacy and resilience collectively accounted for 44% of the variance in adaptive behavior (f(2, 397) = 45.82, p < 0.01, r² = 0.44). however, when examined separately, self-advocacy (b = -0.09, p = 0.024) had a significant negative predictive effect, while resilience (b = -0.022, p = 0.502) was not a significant predictor. the findings suggest that while both self-advocacy and resilience are correlated with adaptive behavior, their individual predictive effects differ, with self-advocacy playing a more prominent role. these results highlight the importance of fostering self-advocacy skills in adults with adhd to enhance adaptive functioning. further research is needed to explore moderating factors that may influence these relationships.