The Influencing Factors of Bilingualism on College Students with ADHD

Abstract: The effect of bilingualism in college students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a field that is gradually becoming popular in institutions that study education and cognition. Although there is a paucity of empirical research done on this intersection specifically, the available body of research offers much to be considered with respect to how bilingualism can alter the cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and learning process in students with this disorder. The needs of more than one or two languages might bring more problems regarding paying attention, organizing information, and processing for some people (Williams et al.,2023). Bilingualism can also bring increased executive functioning to others, increased flexibility in their thought process, and a better understanding of other cultures. Bilingualism has various outcomes on different individuals depending on several factors, among them being the degree of linguistic knowledge, the aging of the acquisition of languages, the languages in question, and the severity of ADHD symptoms (Zheng et al.,2025). These aspects are connected with each other in a complex manner and identify the means of acquisition and learning, school-related problems, and individual success of bilingual students with this disorder. This research reviews the recent literature that concerns the potential benefits and challenges of bilingualism to this category of individuals. It highlights the need for personalized instructions and the need for additional targeted research in order to better understand the outcomes of bilingualism on the cognitive and academic developmental journey of college students with this disorder. Keywords: college students, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), study education. Title: The Influencing Factors of Bilingualism on College Students with ADHD Author: Sarah Alabdulmohseen International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 463-483 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 25-September-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17198897 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-influencing-factors-of-bilingualism-on-college-students-with-adhd