ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2017
Quality of life, psychological characteristics, and adjustment in parents of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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- Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and parental cognitions: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Understanding women's suffering and psychological well-being: exploring biopsychosocial factors in mothers of children with ADHD - a case study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Mothering a Child with ADHD in the Ultra-Orthodox Community.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study investigated quality of life and adjustment mechanisms in parents of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
methodNinety parents of children with ADHD completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and self-assessment scales to measure their perceived stress, social support, sense of control, coping strategies and quality of life.
resultsADHD in children negatively affected parents' quality of life, especially their psychological well-being and personal fulfillment. Family and couple relationships, as well as daily life activities, were also affected. The severity of the disorder, perceiving the situation as a threat or a loss, feeling guilty and holding on to irrational beliefs were related to emotion-focused coping strategies and to a poorer quality of life. Furthermore, hyperactivity index and stress ratings relative to perceiving the situation as a threat or a loss, and adopting emotion-focused coping strategies, predicted poorer quality of life. In contrast, perceiving the situation as challenging was related to a greater sense of control and personal fulfillment. Moreover, perceiving the situation as challenging and adopting problem-focused coping strategies predicted better quality of life.
conclusionThe findings highlight the negative effects of ADHD on parent psychological adjustment and underline the need to recommend training programs that improve parenting skills, parents' perceptions concerning their child's behavior disorder and parental functioning.
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