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Gitte Vandborg Rasmussen1, Lotte Meinert1, Michael G Flaherty2,3
1Anthropology, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
Medical Anthropology
|October 21, 2024
Summary
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a temporal and social phenomenon, not just biological. Family rhythms mutually influence ADHD intensity, with families employing time strategies to manage these effects.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychiatry
- Chronobiology
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often viewed as a solely biological and psychiatric condition.
- Previous research highlights ADHD as a state of desynchronization.
- The impact of family dynamics on ADHD experiences requires further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how family members' rhythms mutually influence the experience of ADHD.
- To understand ADHD as a temporal and socially responsive phenomenon within families.
- To explore the role of family dynamics and life circumstances in modulating ADHD intensity.
Main Methods:
- Fieldwork conducted with Danish families living with ADHD.
- Qualitative analysis of family interactions and temporal experiences.
- Examination of intergenerational transmission of rhythms and practices.
Main Results:
- ADHD intensity is significantly influenced by mutual affect within families.
- Family rhythms are shown to mutually affect each other, impacting ADHD experiences.
- Families develop and utilize 'time work' strategies to manage affective rhythms.
Conclusions:
- ADHD is a complex condition influenced by temporal and social factors, extending beyond biological and psychiatric definitions.
- Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping the lived experience and intensity of ADHD.
- Understanding ADHD through the lens of family rhythms and time management offers new therapeutic and support avenues.
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