Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Synthesis, Part I

Corcoran, Jacqueline; Schildt, Brent; Hochbrueckner, Rebecca; Abell, Julia

doi:10.1007/s10560-016-0465-1

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“…In another longitudinal study, increased maternal stress and overreactive parenting significantly predicted more severe child ADHD symptoms three years later, while more severe child ADHD symptoms significantly predicted higher parent stress and depressive symptoms, and lower maternal warmth (Breaux & Harvey, 2018). In a recent meta-analysis of 80 studies examining parents' experiences of caring for a child with ADHD, parents reported exhaustion, anxiety, anger, desperation, and helplessness, reflecting high levels of daily stress (Corcoran, Schildt, Hochbrueckner, & Abell, 2017). Compared to parents of children without ADHD, parents of children with ADHD display higher rates of substance-related disorders as well as depression and anxiety (Cheung & Theule, 2016).…”

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The Relationship Between Maternal Stress and Boys' ADHD Symptoms and Quality of Life: An Australian Prospective Cohort Study

Evans

Sciberras

Mulraney

2020

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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The Relationship Between Maternal Stress and Boys' ADHD Symptoms and Quality of Life: An Australian Prospective Cohort Study

Evans

Sciberras

Mulraney

2020

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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“…Although research investigating emotions and SDM is limited, many studies report heightened emotions in parents of children with mental health problems ( 30 , 31 ). Previous qualitative studies in the United Kingdom (UK) broadly explored the emotions of parents of children with specific mental health disorders ( 32 – 35 ), belonging to specific minority populations ( 36 ), and of specific age groups below age 18 ( 37 – 40 ).…”

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An Affective-Appraisal Approach for Parental Shared Decision Making in Children and Young People's Mental Health Settings: A Qualitative Study

2021

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Background: The majority of existing shared decision making (SDM) models are yet to explicitly account for emotion as an influencing factor to the SDM process. This study aimed to explore the role of parents' and carers' emotional experiences as a concept that has implications for SDM in children and young people's mental health (CYPMH) settings.Methods: A social constructivist grounded theory approach, analyzing data from focus groups (n = 4) and semi-structured interviews (n = 33) with parents and healthcare professionals, was undertaken. Participants were identified and selected at CYPMH sites and through social media platforms or in-person advertising as part of a larger feasibility trial. Interviews and focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis moved from open to focused coding.Results: The majority of the sample consisted of mothers of adolescent girls. Healthcare professionals had an average of 7.54 (SD = 6.24) years of work experience in CYPMH outpatient capacities. Findings suggested that parents are “expected to, but not always able to” engage in SDM. Themes and subthemes described an affective-appraisal SDM process capturing: (1) views and experiences of SDM, (2) parents' emotional states, (3) the influence of emotions on SDM, and (4) key support systems accessed. The emerging affective-appraisal framework highlighted that negative emotional states hindered parents' active involvement in SDM, and positive emotions encouraged involvement in SDM.Conclusion: The current findings describe an SDM model specific to CYPMH. This new understanding contributes to addressing a possible theory to practice gap opening new challenges and opportunities for academic enquiry.

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“…Practitioners perceive these to be lacking or incorrectly used in the home environment, and attribute the lack of success in using these strategies in school to the home. However, a meta‐synthesis of qualitative studies that explored the parenting of children with ADHD reported that parents found that behavioural techniques of reward and reinforcement only work ‘in a limited way’ (Corcoran et al, ). According to Sonuga‐Barke (), children with ADHD have neurological differences that result in their understanding and processing of rewards in a different manner to other children.…”

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“…This impacted on intimate relationships and occupational functioning. Home lives were characterised by ‘constant mess, chaos and conflict’ (Corcoran, ), which led to a wide range of negative emotions experienced by parents, including isolation, anger and powerlessness (Corcoran et al, ). Qualitative research into the experiences of parenting children with ADHD has focused on mothers and sons (Singh, ), with the emergent themes of blame and guilt: mothers feel that they are blamed for their child’s behaviour, by teachers, other family members or indeed themselves (Broomhead, ; Gwernan‐Jones et al, ; Harborne et al, ; Singh, ).…”

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Educational practitioners’ perceptions of ADHD: a qualitative study of views of the home lives of children with ADHD in the UK

Russell¹,

Tay²,

Ford³

et al. 2019

British J Special Edu

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There is little research exploring educational practitioners’ experiences of working with children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current study aimed to understand educational practitioners’ beliefs concerning the home lives of children with ADHD, and how they perceive that home lives affect children’s behaviour in school. Forty‐two practitioners from primary, secondary and pupil referral schools participated in focus groups or interviews. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes arising from the data. Three themes emerged as relevant to beliefs about the home lives of children with ADHD: inconsistency, psychosocial adversity and isolation. Educational practitioners relate their experiences of working with children to what they believe occurs at home. On the basis of these findings, we make recommendations for strategies that school practitioners can use when working with children with ADHD.

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Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Synthesis, Part I

Cited by 31 publications

References 13 publications

The Relationship Between Maternal Stress and Boys' ADHD Symptoms and Quality of Life: An Australian Prospective Cohort Study

The Relationship Between Maternal Stress and Boys' ADHD Symptoms and Quality of Life: An Australian Prospective Cohort Study

An Affective-Appraisal Approach for Parental Shared Decision Making in Children and Young People's Mental Health Settings: A Qualitative Study

Educational practitioners’ perceptions of ADHD: a qualitative study of views of the home lives of children with ADHD in the UK

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