Stories of Hope: Young People's Personal Narratives About ADHD Put Into Context of Positive Aspects.

Autor:	Grønneberg SV; Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway., Engebretsen E; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway., Løkkeberg ST; Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Qualitative health research [Qual Health Res] 2024 Jan; Vol. 34 (1-2), pp. 48-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 02.
DOI:	10.1177/10497323231206936
Abstrakt:	There is a growing acceptance that ADHD is a multi-dimensional disorder in which not all symptoms are associated with deficits or functional impairments. This article contributes to research on the positive aspects of the diagnosis, specifically understanding the positive aspects of living with ADHD. The empirical data was based on individual interviews and self-narratives of 10 young adults with ADHD. Narrative analysis was implemented when investigating their stories. The findings showed that challenges with the diagnosis were not necessarily stably occupied, and for some, the diagnosis was thought of as a benefit and something they would not have been without. Four stories highlighted particularly the context of positive aspects: (1) insight and strategies, (2) targeted efforts, (3) balanced energy, and (4) social skills. These aspects were correlated to both the individual's strengths as well as the strengths and support that could be related to their societal and cultural environment. Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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