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Publication Date: 2017
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Parent-Child Relationship and Behavior Problems in Children with ADHD
Climie, Emma A.; Mitchell, Kristi
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v63 n1 p27-35 2017
Objectives: Previous studies have examined the effect of parent-child relationships on conduct problems, but rarely are the mother-child and father-child relationships studied independently. The current study examined parent-child relationships and their connection to comorbid behaviors in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). More specifically, this study explored the mother-child and father-child relationship in children with ADHD, with an explicit focus on the aspects of the parent-child relationship that are related to more positive behavioral outcomes. Methods: A sample of 74 children with ADHD (aged 8-11 years) and their mothers (n = 74) and fathers (n = 37) participated in the current study and completed a variety of parenting and behavioral measures. A number of relationship factors, including parent- and child-reported levels of attachment were examined in connection to parental ratings of behavioral outcomes such as defiance, aggression, and conduct problems. Results: Results indicated that different aspects of the parent-child relationship for mothers and fathers were related to ratings of behavioral problems. Relational frustration was found to be a consistent predictor of negative ratings of behavior for both parents, while involvement was a predictor of more positive ratings of behavior for fathers only. Conclusions: A better understanding of the specific aspects of the mother-child and father-child relationship may play a role in helping to understand the link between parent-child relationships and behavioral concerns in children with ADHD. Implications for practice are highlighted with a particular emphasis on strengthening the parent-child bond in families with children with ADHD.
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mothers, Fathers, Aggression, Behavior Problems, Comorbidity, Children, Parenting Styles, Attachment Behavior, Parent Participation, Role, Correlation, Measures (Individuals), Parent Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Intelligence Tests, Rating Scales, Child Behavior
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence; Conners Rating Scales; Behavior Assessment System for Children
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