A Comparison between Children with ADHD and Children with Epilepsy in Self-Esteem and Parental Stress Level

  • Gagliano A
  • Lamberti M
  • Siracusano R
  • et al.
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Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with negative psychological outcomes. This study explores the relationship between self-esteem, ADHD symptoms and parental stress. It compares children with ADHD, children with epilepsy (E) and typical developmental controls (TD). Participants included 65 children (aged 9-12 yrs) and their parents. The assessment was conducted by Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale (MSCS), Parent Stress Index (PSI) and Conners' Parent Rating Scales–Revised. Significant differences were found in Social, Competence and Academic areas of self-esteem between children with ADHD, with E and TD. Moreover, parents of children with ADHD showed a higher overall stress than both other groups. In conclusion, it seems important to evaluate the psychological aspects of ADHD con-dition, both in children and in parents, in order to suggest an individual multimodal treatment.

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Gagliano, A., Lamberti, M., Siracusano, R., Ciuffo, M., Boncoddo, M., Maggio, R., … Germanò, E. (2014). A Comparison between Children with ADHD and Children with Epilepsy in Self-Esteem and Parental Stress Level. Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health, 10(1), 176–183. https://doi.org/10.2174/1745017901410010176

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