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A comparison of family adversity and family dysfunction in families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and families of children without ADHD
Article first published online: 23 DEC 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2010.00269.x
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Foley, M. (2011), A comparison of family adversity and family dysfunction in families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and families of children without ADHD. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 16: 39–49. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2010.00269.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 DEC 2010
- Article first published online: 23 DEC 2010
- First Received April 5, 2010; Revision received September 13, 2010; Accepted for publication September 25, 2010.
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Keywords:
- ADHD;
- family adversity;
- family dysfunction;
- nursing
Abstract
Purpose. This study examined the presence of family adversity and family dysfunction in 32 families who had children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with 23 families with similar sociodemographic characteristics whose children did not have ADHD.
Design and Methods. A descriptive comparative design was used to investigate family adversity and family dysfunction.
Results. Families of children with ADHD had significantly higher levels of family dysfunction than families whose children did not have ADHD.
Practice Implications. Earlier identification and intervention with families of children who have ADHD may result in healthier family and child outcomes.