This study explored whether high autistic traits, high attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits and their interaction were associated with quality of life (QoL) in a sample of 556 of young-adult twins (Mean age 22 years 5 months, 52% Female). Four participant groups were created: high autistic traits, high ADHD traits, high autistic/ADHD traits, and low ADHD/autistic traits. High autistic traits were associated with lower QoL across domains (physical, psychological, social, and environmental). High ADHD traits associated with lower physical, psychological, and environmental QoL. The interaction of autistic and ADHD traits was not significant in any domain. While mental health difficulties were associated with lower QoL, after accounting for mental health, most relationships between autistic traits, ADHD traits and QoL remained.
Journal article
2023-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
53
3493 - 3508
15
ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder), Adults, Autism, Mental Health, Quality of life, Humans, Adult, Female, Young Adult, Male, Autistic Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Quality of Life, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Twins