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[Self-perception in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder]
Catarina Maia1, Micaela Guardiano, Victor Viana
1Serviço de Pediatria Médica, Centro Hospital de S João/ Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|August 2, 2012
Summary
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit lower self-perception in scholastic and behavioral domains compared to peers. This highlights the need for targeted support for their emotional development.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Context:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children's self-perception and self-esteem across various domains.
- International research on ADHD and self-perception yields inconsistent findings, with limited investigation in Portugal.
Purpose:
- To evaluate self-perception in scholastic, athletic, behavioral, and social domains among children with ADHD compared to a control group.
- To investigate potential differences in self-perception based on ADHD subtypes (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, combined).
Summary:
- Children diagnosed with ADHD demonstrated statistically significant lower self-perception in scholastic competence and behavior compared to children without ADHD.
- While not statistically significant, ADHD subtypes showed varied self-perception patterns, with predominantly inattentive children reporting lower scholastic competence.
Impact:
- Findings align with international literature, underscoring the need for comprehensive support systems to foster healthy emotional development in children with ADHD.
- This study provides crucial data for Portuguese clinical practice and research concerning ADHD and its effects on child self-perception.
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