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ERIC Number: EJ1225614
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-2047-3869
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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.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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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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