Children's Perceived Parent-Child Relationships and Family Functioning in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• DOI: 10.1300/j019v29n03_01
• Publication Date: 2007-08-21T12:25:44Z
• Authors: Ahmad Ghanizadeh; Fatemeh Shams
• Keywords: Attention deficits; Family income

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare Children's Perceived Parent-Child Relationships (PCR) and family functioning in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) a general population sample. Method: A total of 49 ADHD subjects 51 without any psychiatric disorder were matched for age, sex, educational level, income, level parental education, ethnicity, residential area. Family Assessment PCR survey used. Results: The families had higher levels difficulty their relationships. Their problem-solving ability, communication, affective responsiveness, involvement less than those the other group. There was poorer families. Conclusions: Interpersonal relations are more conflicting organized ADHD. should be promoted children.