Investigation of effects of attention deficit and hyperacitivity disorder subtypes on family functions
| Autor: | Kizbes Meral Kiliç, A. Şebnem Soysal, Başak Karateke, Aktan Acar, Aysegul Yildirim |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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| Zdroj: | Dusunen Adam: The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences. :286-294 |
| ISSN: | 1309-5749 1018-8681 |
| DOI: | 10.5350/dajpn2013260308 |
| Popis: | Effects of attention deficit and hyperacitivity disorder subtypes on family functions Objective: Attention deficiency and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that seriously affects both the individual and his/her family. The aim of this study is to evaluate family functions of individuals with different subtypes of ADHD who have no significant cognitive and social impairments. Methods: 27, 18, and 32 subjects with ADHD-inattentive (ADHD-I), ADHD-hyperactivity-impulsivity (ADHD-HI) and ADHD-combined (ADHD-C) subtypes, respectively, and 35 control subjects aged 6 to 10 years and their mothers were included in the study. Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children, Conners Parent And Teacher Rating Scales and Family Assessment Scale (FAS) were used. Results: FAS subtests indicated that problem solving score of ADHD-HI subgroup, communication score of ADHD-I subgroup, roles score of ADHD-C subgroup, “showing necessary interest” scores of ADHD-I and ADHDHI subgroups, and general functioning scors of ADHD-HI subgroup were higher than the other subgroups. ANOVA results indicated that FAS subtest scores, other than behavior control score, were significantly different among subgroups. Discussion: Assessment of ADHD treatment efficiency should include, not only the child, but also the family and family dynamics. Therefore, social adaptation skills -such as problem solving, social evaluation and emotional reactions of the individuals with ADHD- will be increased. |
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