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Mehmet Karadağ1, Gizem Yılmaz Saygılı1, Zehra Topal Hangül1
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
|November 28, 2023
Summary
Parents of children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit distinct parenting styles. Increased ADHD severity correlates with decreased family functioning in a Turkish sample.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition impacting children and families.
- A bidirectional relationship is proposed between family dynamics and ADHD.
- Understanding these interactions is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of ADHD symptoms on parenting styles.
- To examine the impact of ADHD on overall family functioning.
- To assess the relationship between ADHD, parenting, and family dynamics in a Turkish population.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 73 children diagnosed with ADHD and 56 typically developing controls.
- Participants (ages 7-17) completed validated psychometric scales.
- Data collected at Gaziantep University Hospital Child Psychiatry Department.
Main Results:
- Parents of children with ADHD demonstrated higher positive parenting scores compared to controls.
- Inconsistent discipline was more prevalent in the ADHD combined subtype.
- A significant negative correlation was observed between ADHD severity and family functionality in the attention deficit dominant subtype.
Conclusions:
- Parenting styles differ significantly in families with children with ADHD.
- ADHD symptoms negatively impact family functionality.
- Findings highlight the importance of family context in ADHD management.
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