Latino Cultural Differences in Maternal Assessments of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms in Children.

Schmitz, Mark F.; Velez, Maricruz

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ERIC Number: EJ666784

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Publication Date: 2003

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Latino Cultural Differences in Maternal Assessments of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms in Children.

Schmitz, Mark F.; Velez, Maricruz

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v25 n1 p110-22 Feb 2003

Cultural differences in maternal evaluations of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) related child behaviors were studied among 320 Mexican, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican mothers. Mothers from different Latino cultures assessed ADHD symptoms differently. Acculturation played a role in perceptions of ADHD-related behaviors in hyperactivity measures, but not in attention deficit aspects. (Contains 44 references.) (TD)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Behavior, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Hyperactivity, Mental Health, Mexican Americans, Mexicans, Mother Attitudes, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Puerto Ricans

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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