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  • Child Psychology
  • Mental Health Diagnosis
  • Ecological Systems Theory

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  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent childhood diagnosis.
  • The validity of ADHD diagnoses is debated, potentially overlooking relational and ecological factors.
  • Restlessness in children is a complex behavior requiring nuanced understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore community conceptualizations of children's restlessness.
  • To investigate how cooperative group discussions can enhance understanding of restlessness.
  • To examine restlessness through an ecological lens.

Main Methods:

  • Cooperative group discussions with parents and professionals in western Norway.
  • Thematic and reflexive analysis of discussion data.
  • Application of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems model.

Main Results:

  • Individual level: Restlessness viewed as a trait, unmet needs, or trauma.
  • Dyadic/Family level: Restlessness seen as relational or a parental issue.
  • Community level: Restlessness linked to cooperation deficits and resource scarcity.

Conclusions:

  • Contextualized, cooperative reflexivity improves understanding of children's restlessness.
  • Cooperative inquiry fosters reflections on solidarity and sustainability.
  • Holistic approaches are needed to address children's restlessness beyond ADHD.