Hacking Your ADHD Research Recap with Skye: Hyperfocus in University Students
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Nov 28, 2025 
Skye Waterson, a research contributor at Unconventional Organization, dives into the fascinating world of hyperfocus in university students. The discussion highlights how hyperfocus can vary significantly, distinguishing between reward-related and attention-focused types. Skye explains the role of executive function in mediating ADHD symptoms and hyperfocus, emphasizing its double-edged nature. They also explore practical strategies to manage hyperfocus effectively, offering valuable insights tailored for students navigating their ADHD.
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What Hyperfocus Really Is
- Hyperfocus means intense, narrow attention with reduced awareness of surroundings.
- The researchers surveyed 380 university students to test links between ADHD, executive function, and hyperfocus.
Hyperfocus Vs Reward-Related Focus
- The study separated general hyperfocus from reward-related hyperfocus (flow).
- ADHD symptoms correlated with hyperfocus and executive function difficulties, with EF mediating that link.
Severity Predicts Hyperfocus
- More severe ADHD symptoms associated with more hyperfocus, possibly varying by individual and medication.
- The paper suggests hyperfocus magnitude may scale with ADHD severity and treatment status.