Correlates of Loneliness in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Comorbidities and Peer Problems

Smit, Sophie; Mikami, Amori Yee; Normand, Sébastien

doi:10.1007/s10578-020-00959-w

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“… Houghton, Kyron, Lawrence et al (2022) found significant correlations between loneliness and externalizing symptoms (e.g., conduct difficulties) on the SDQ. In a sample of clinically diagnosed children with ADHD aged 6 to 11 years old, Smit et al (2020) found significant correlations between loneliness and externalizing disorder (parent-endorsed ODD or CD on the K-SADS) in males but not in females. After controlling for gender, age, and internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders were not associated with loneliness.…”

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“…The mean age of the young people ranged from 8.58 to 22.56 years old, although some studies did not specifically report the ages of the ADHD participants ( Al-Yagon, 2016 ; Houghton, Kyron, Lawrence, et al, 2022 ; Meinzer et al, 2013 ). Two studies had an approximately equal distribution of genders ( Al-Yagon, 2016 ; Li et al, 2016 ), four studies had a larger proportion of male participants ( Deckers et al, 2017 ; Houghton et al, 2020 ; Sciberras et al, 2022 ; Smit et al, 2020 ), and two studies did not report gender specifically for the ADHD sample ( Houghton, Kyron, Lawrence, et al, 2022 ; Meinzer et al, 2013 ). Three studies reported ethnicity for the overall sample, with two having predominantly White participants ( Deckers et al, 2017 ; Smit et al, 2020 ) and one with predominantly Black participants ( Meinzer et al, 2013 ).…”

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“…Two studies had an approximately equal distribution of genders ( Al-Yagon, 2016 ; Li et al, 2016 ), four studies had a larger proportion of male participants ( Deckers et al, 2017 ; Houghton et al, 2020 ; Sciberras et al, 2022 ; Smit et al, 2020 ), and two studies did not report gender specifically for the ADHD sample ( Houghton, Kyron, Lawrence, et al, 2022 ; Meinzer et al, 2013 ). Three studies reported ethnicity for the overall sample, with two having predominantly White participants ( Deckers et al, 2017 ; Smit et al, 2020 ) and one with predominantly Black participants ( Meinzer et al, 2013 ). Of the eight studies, ADHD was previously formally diagnosed or was diagnosed using clinician or self-/parent-reported DSM or ICD diagnostic codes or interviews in all but one study which classified their ADHD participants using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Chinese version ( Gau et al, 1997 ; Kessler et al, 2005 ) if they scored higher than 17 on either of the subscales ( Li et al, 2016 ).…”

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Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jong,

Odoi,

Lau

et al. 2024

J Atten Disord

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Many studies focus on problematic peer functioning in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but loneliness has been studied less. This paper examined (1) The loneliness level differences between young people (below 25 years old) with ADHD and those without ADHD, and (2) The association between loneliness and mental health difficulties in young people with ADHD. Six electronic databases were searched and 20 studies were included. A random effects meta-analysis was carried out in RStudio using the metafor package for the first question, while a narrative synthesis summarized the findings for the second question. The meta-analysis ( n = 15) found that young people with ADHD reported significantly higher loneliness than those without ADHD, with a small-to-medium weighted pool effect (Hedges’ g = 0.41) and high heterogeneity ( I2 = 75.1%). For the second question ( n = 8), associations between loneliness and mental health difficulties in ADHD was found ( r = 0.05–0.68). Targeted research and interventions on loneliness in young people with ADHD is needed.

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Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jong,

Odoi,

Lau

et al. 2024

J Atten Disord

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“…In a study conducted with children with ADHD, it was determined that most of the children suffered from loneliness. 31 Adolescents' social status (i.e., popularity) strongly influences their self-worth and mental health. It has also been suggested that peer acceptance is an essential buffer against problems in friendship quality.…”

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Effect of Internalized Stigma on Peer Relationships in Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Üşenmez

BARAN

Budak

2023

Journal of Pediatric Neurology

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This study aimed to determine the effect of internalized stigma on peer relationships in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study was conducted in a Special Education and Rehabilitation Center between August and September 2022. The correlational and cross-sectional study sample consisted of 70 adolescents with ADHD. The Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Internalized Stigma Scale for Children and Adolescents, and the Peer Relationship Scale were used to collect the data. It was determined that the mean total score of internalized stigma levels of adolescents was 93.24 (16.16), and the mean total score of peer relationships was 53.78 (10.76). It was determined that there was a strong negative correlation between the total score of internalized stigma and peer relationships (r = − 0.748, p = 0.001). In addition, it was determined that internalized stigma predicted peer relationships by 55%. It can be said that internalized stigma and peer relationships of adolescents are moderate, and as adolescents' internalized stigma levels increased, their peer relationships decreased.

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“…Meanwhile, existing research has revealed that children and adolescents with ADHD experience stress through less empathy and support in their peer relationships [36] . They are more likely to suffer from peer isolation, interact with dysfunctional peers, engage in peer aggression and experience greater academic stress [37] . When experiencing these stressful life events, children with ADHD are often more vulnerable to negative emotions due to impaired emotional regulation, and parental reactions to children's negative emotions are crucial at this time, as these affect children and adolescents' social competence and emotions [38] .…”

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Effects of parenting styles on social functioning impairments in Chinese children and adolescents with ADHD mediated by stressful life events

wu,

luo,

Zheng

et al. 2023

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Background: To explore the direct effect of parenting styles on social functioning impairmentin Chinese children and adolescents with ADHD, and the indirect effect through stressful life events. Methods: This study included 1,870 participants (aged 6-16 years) enrolled from April to July 2014 as part of the Epidemiological Study of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders. Egna Minnen av Betraffande Uppfostran (EMBU), Social Function Rating Scale (SFRS) and Adolescent Life Events Scale (ASLEC) were used to assess parenting styles, social function impairment and stressful life events respectively. Results: Parental emotional warmth reduces the occurrence of stressful life events and impairment of social functioning (p<0.01). Linear regression model indicated that father emotional warmth, severe punishment, mother severe punishment and stressful life events significantly predict social function impairment (p<0.05). Mediation analysis indicated that stressful life events mediate the relationship between parenting styles and social function impairment. Conclusions: Different parental rearing styles and life events were found to impact social function impairment among child with ADHD. The way to improve the prognosis of children with ADHD should be to enhance parenting education, as supportive parenting styles predict fewer perceived experience of stressful life events and reduced impairment of social functioning in children with ADHD.

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Correlates of Loneliness in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Comorbidities and Peer Problems

Cited by 13 publications

References 47 publications

Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Loneliness in Young People with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effect of Internalized Stigma on Peer Relationships in Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Effects of parenting styles on social functioning impairments in Chinese children and adolescents with ADHD mediated by stressful life events

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