Young people’s perceptions of and coping with their ADHD symptoms: A qualitative study

Ringer, Noam

doi:10.1080/23311908.2019.1608032

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“…On the other hand, some respondents defended critical behaviour when they felt that others were also understanding, which may be an indication that understanding mitigates or outweighs criticism. This proposal is consistent with research examining adolescents with ADHD who stated that they inform others of their ADHD diagnosis so that if they were criticised, the other person would understand why they do that behaviour [4]. Overall, the results of the current study suggest that understanding the behaviours of someone with ADHD encourages more supportive behaviour in place of criticism.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…In modern society these behaviours are not typically perceived as positive and so are often met with high levels of criticism from others [2,3]. Although criticism has been referenced in previous qualitative research on children and adults with ADHD [4,5], it has not been explored as a topic in its own right, so there is limited understanding of how criticism is experienced in those with ADHD.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are numerous qualitative studies that have attempted to capture the lived experiences of children and adolescents with ADHD, and recently these studies have been synthesised through meta-reviews [4,5] and thematic synthesis [22]. Across both of these systematic reviews, children and adolescents with ADHD frequently describe experiences of stigma, rejection or bullying, through name calling from peers, being scorned by teachers, active acts of bullying or being denied opportunities to engage in friendships and games [23][24][25].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Thus, the qualitative research conducted to date has identified that criticism is a common theme across adults, adolescents and children with ADHD, and that criticism may have detrimental effects on self-perceptions [4,5,14]. Beyond that, our understanding of how people with ADHD experience criticism is limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study

2022

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People with ADHD are at high risk of receiving criticism from others, yet criticism has not been well researched in this population. This study aimed to provide a rich understanding of what experiences adults with ADHD traits have with criticism. As part of a larger study, 162 participants with ADHD and high ADHD traits provided a written response to an open question asking about their experiences of criticism from other people. Thematic analysis was used to identify five common themes in the responses. Behaviours associated with inattention were perceived as the most criticised, whilst impulsive behaviours were mostly criticised in social contexts. Criticism was perceived via numerous conducts and was reported to have negative consequences for self-worth and wellbeing. To cope, some participants avoided criticism or changed how they reacted, including trying to accept themselves as they are. The responses indicated that receiving understanding from others played an important role in whether criticism was perceived. Overall, the findings highlight the need for more knowledge, understanding and acceptance towards neurodiversity from the general population.

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confidence: 86%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study

2022

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“…Research has also started to investigate child experiences of ADHD. To illustrate this, a recent meta-analysis found that from 16 studies analyzed, children with ADHD had a range of challenging experiences linked to psychological abilities, adjusting to needs, accepting self, a lack of belonging, and experiences of forming personal identity (Ringer, 2019). Despite these valuable findings, few studies specifically explore experiences of the ADHD assessment process, leading to a possible diagnosis of ADHD.…”

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Parent/Caregiver Experiences of a CAMHS ADHD Assessment Pathway: A Qualitative Service Evaluation

Kruger

2023

J Atten Disord

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Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Although the literature has explored the parental impact of living with a child diagnosed with ADHD, less is known about the ADHD assessment journey for children and the parental experiences of this. A recent service evaluation suggested that exploring parental perceptions of a child’s ADHD assessment pathway could be beneficial in understanding experiences, gathering ideas for future service development, and collecting service user feedback. Aims and Objective: The aims were to (a) explore the broad experiences of parents/caregivers accessing the ADHD assessment pathway for their child and (b) explore experiences of remote appointments during the assessment process in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Twelve parents of children who had experienced an ADHD assessment within a CAMHS pathway participated in a telephone-based semi-structured interview. This involved gathering experiences of the CAMHS ADHD pathway from a parental perspective. The evaluation implemented a qualitative design. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Results revealed seven main themes. Regarding general experiences of the pathway, parent/caregiver interview responses indicated a sense of relief, feeling understood, and the service being child-focused during the assessment. Difficulties were highlighted within the themes, such as long waiting lists impacting on the child and parent as well as lengthy assessments. In reference to COVID-19 and remote/telephone appointments, interview responses indicated some positives of having remote appointments, such as comfort and convenience. Thus, the strengths of face-to-face communication were highlighted.

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“I want to help kids like me be heard!” A survey about schooling from the perspective of adolescents with ADHD

Gibbs,

Barker,

2023

Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties

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Young people’s perceptions of and coping with their ADHD symptoms: A qualitative study

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study

Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study

Parent/Caregiver Experiences of a CAMHS ADHD Assessment Pathway: A Qualitative Service Evaluation

“I want to help kids like me be heard!” A survey about schooling from the perspective of adolescents with ADHD

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