Date of Graduation
Summer 2026
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
First Advisor
Dr. Michelle Montagno
Second Advisor
Dr. June Madsen Clausen
Third Advisor
Dr. Christine Yeh
Abstract
This study is a quantitative correlational analysis that evaluated the relationship between collectivism and self-esteem in Asian American adults diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A total of 29 Asian American adults with ADHD participated in this study that included a survey of three scales assessing for collectivism, self-esteem, and ADHD symptoms. The results indicated that the correlation between self-esteem and collectivism in participants was not statistically significant. The correlation between self-esteem and ADHD symptoms was also found to be not statistically significant. However, certain correlational analyses regarding collectivism and ADHD symptoms were found to be statistically significant. Specifically, the results indicated that reported levels of collectivism were positively correlated with reported ADHD symptoms. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are also discussed.
Recommended Citation
Sakashita, S. T. (2026). Collectivist Culture Values and Self-Esteem in Asian Americans with ADHD. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/diss/722
