Parenting models in parents of children diagnosed with ADHD: An exploratory study with parents. Parenting styles on children with ADHD [Modelos parentales en padres de hijos diagnosticados con TDAH: Un estudio cuantitativo con padres de familia] Article uri icon

abstract

  • Introduction: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity has been associated with multiple difficulties related to child rearing, this difficulties suppose significant barriers in parents-child relations Objective: To identify the influence of parenting styles practiced by their parents on ADHD symptoms in children. Methods: Quantitative study with 28 parents with children diagnosed with ADHD. Results: It was found that attachment bonds provide a statistically significant influence on children ADHD symptoms. Discussion and conclusions: Parenting is a complex process, so that ADHD symptoms influence communication, shared time and affection expression of parents. This highlights the importance of an appropiate treatment for parents as part of a comprehensive treatment of ADHD in order to reduce de impact on family life. © 2019 Fundación AIGLÉ.

publication date

  • 2019-01-01