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Title: | Family Functioning in Children With ADHD and Subthreshold ADHD: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study |
Authors: | Bhide, S.;Efron, D.;Ukoumunne, O. C.;Anderson, V.;Nicholson, J. M.;Silk, T.;Hazell, Philip;Gulenc, A.;Sciberras, E. |
WSLHD Author: | Hazell, Philip |
Issue Date: | 2024 |
Citation: | Journal of Attention Disorders 28(4):480-492, 2024 |
Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To compare family functioning over time for elementary school children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; N = 179) and subthreshold ADHD (ST-ADHD; N = 86), to children without ADHD (Control; N = 212). METHOD: ADHD was assessed using the Conners 3 ADHD Index and Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children IV. At baseline, 18-month follow-up and 36-month follow-up, parents completed measures assessing a range of family functioning domains. RESULTS: At baseline, the ADHD group reported higher psychological distress, less parenting self-efficacy, less parenting consistency, and more stressful life events; and both groups reported poorer family quality of life (QoL) and greater parenting anger. Trajectories were largely similar to controls (i.e., stable over time), but unlike controls, ADHD and ST-ADHD groups showed lessening parent-partner support and parenting warmth, respectively; and both groups showed worsening aspects of family QoL. CONCLUSION: Families of children with ADHD and ST-ADHD report persistently poor or worsening family functioning; highlighting a need for tailored psycho-social supports. |
URI: | https://wslhd.intersearch.com.au/wslhdjspui/handle/1/8918 |
DOI: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10870547231217089 |
Journal: | Journal of Attention Disorders |
Type: | Journal Article |
Department: | Psychiatry |
Facility: | Westmead |
Keywords: | Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Quality of Life Parenting |
Appears in Collections: | Westmead Hospital 2019 - 2024 |
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