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masking

masking Masking is the effort to hide or make up for ADHD-related traits in order to fit social expectations.

Masking is the effort to hide or make up for ADHD-related traits in order to fit social expectations. In this context, it is described as a possible response to stigma and negative judgment.

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Drafting source: Maeda Chiharu; Knouse Laura E; Takeda Konoka; Masudomi Chisato; Takahashi Eriko; Katsuragawa Taisuke; Kumano Hiroaki. A narrative review of stigma and masking in ADHD: insights from English-language research and the Japanese cultural context. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1807337; article XML SHA-256 39f16edec075cf22cf8c62bec2359edab2d3bd3e022d3f02ee341e6e417f420e. “A narrative review of stigma and masking in ADHD: insights from English-language research and the Japanese cultural context” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1807337).
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