Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Parenting Styles

Sabagh, Ali Karbalaei; Khademi, Mojgan; Noorbakhsh, Simasadat; Razjooyan, Katayoon; Arabgol, Fariba

doi:10.1007/s12098-015-1851-y

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“…Whereas, when the perception of children regarding parenting style was interviewed by Bhuiyan et al (2020), in Dhaka among normal adolescent people found the majority, 40.0% of parents followed permissive style, 25.8% authoritative and 25.3% followed authoritarian parenting based on Perceived Parenting Style Scale [20]. Contrary to our current finding, Karbalaei et al (2016), in their analysis showed parents with ADHD applied the Authoritarian parenting style significantly more than normal parents [21].…”

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The Evaluation of Parenting Styles of Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

Rahman,

Royle,

Chowdhury

et al. 2024

AJMAH

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Background: Parenting has an important role in improving the performance of children with ADHD and in their families, this study will create awareness about parenting styles among parents addressing differences in parenting styles and improving the quality of child mental health. Objective: This study was intended to evaluate the different parenting styles of parents having children with ADHD and healthy children. It also aimed to find out any relationship between the socio-demographic variables of children and parents with the parenting style of the diseased child. Methodology: This was a case-control study. The study was conducted in the Department of Psychiatry, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet during the period from September 2020 to August 2022. ADHD was diagnosed using DSM-5 and confirmed by a consultant psychiatrist. A total of 60 parents of children (ADHD=30, Healthy=30) were interviewed who fulfilled the enrollment criteria. Semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic variables and a Bangla Parenting Style and Dimension Questionnaire (PSDQ) were used for assessing parenting style. The data analysis was conducted utilizing the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) method, followed by post-hoc comparisons using the Bonferroni correction. Results: The predominant parenting style found to be applied to children with ADHD was authoritative (56.67%), followed by 26.67% authoritarian parenting and 16.33% permissive parenting style. Among the parents of healthy children, 53.33% were authoritative, 23.33% were authoritarian and permissive. There was a statistically significant association of parenting styles with education level and occupation. ADHD children's parents who studied up to the primary level had a significantly higher authoritarian score and (authoritarian p = 0.005) and the normal children's parents who studied up to the secondary level had a significantly higher authoritarian score (authoritarian p = 0.007. A significant association was found in the authoritarian domain in parents who were housewives (p = 0.032). Individuals within 6-9 years age range exhibit significantly higher scores in the authoritative domain (p=.001). Both boys and girls groups exhibit a considerably higher score in the authoritative domain (p=.003, p=.001). Conclusion: The fact that parenting styles influence ADHD may appear to be a burden, but it can also be an opportunity to change one's life. Solutions like parent training programs can provide skills and strategies as well as help build resilience in parents to manage the challenging behavior of children with ADHD.

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confidence: 87%

The Evaluation of Parenting Styles of Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

Rahman,

Royle,

Chowdhury

et al. 2024

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“Mom Just Forgot Me at a Gas Station”: A Qualitative Study of Parental ADHD in the Home

Alvey,

Walters,

Noll

2024

Contemp Fam Ther

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Existing literature suggests that the symptomatology for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have serious implications for parenting behavior. Although presentation of symptoms for adults with ADHD may negatively impact ability to successfully and confidently fulfill parenting responsibilities (e.g., involvement and responsiveness, timeliness, organization, routine), far less is known about how the disorder affects children in the home. The few qualitative studies identifying this issue are limited in breadth and include either unclear interpretations of analyses or a sample consisting of children under the age of 18. The current study addressed this chasm by assessing retrospective experiences of emerging adults who grew up with a parent with ADHD. The study included 16 semi-structured interviews with emerging adults aged 18 to 25 and used thematic analysis to examine themes across individuals. Analyses revealed that individuals often felt an inherent responsibility for their parent’s ADHD symptoms, and subsequent feelings of guilt and resignation. Additionally, individuals identified a lasting, existential impact on the way they viewed the world and the persons around them resulting from their experiences with ADHD parents. Finally, a large aspect of growing up with ADHD parents was navigating assumptions about parenting responsibilities which were perceived as shattered as a direct result of ADHD symptomatology. By advancing our understanding of ADHD and its impact on the home environment from these children’s perspectives, this project has implications for family science and the broader behavioral health field, placing an emphasis on family-based approaches to disorder education and advocacy.

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