Adult attachment and relationship quality in parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to explore the influence of adult attachment on relationship quality in parents of children with ADHD.A mixed methods design was used to address the research objectives.Study One (quantitative) explored the different pressures that having a child with ADHD places on parents with different attachment styles, and how the parents differ in their way of responding to such pressures based on their attachment styles.Two hundred and fifty four participants were employed: 101 parents of children with ADHD, and 153 parents of children without ADHD.Four established questionnaires were used: Connors Parental rating Scale (CPRS), Communication Pattern Questionnaire (CPQ), Experience in Close Relationship (ECR), and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS).The results showed that parents of children with ADHD reported greater marital conflict and worse dyadic adjustment than parents of children without ADHD.Moreover, behavioural problems in children with ADHD correlated negatively with interpersonal relationship in the parental couple.Finally, attachment style moderated the impact of ADHD symptoms on interpersonal problems in the couple.A special debt of gratitude is due to Miss Sarah Bunday from the Hyperactive Children's Support Group (HACSG), Miss Monica Harris from Milton Kynes ADHD Family Support Group, and Mrs Sharon Fuccillio from ADHD Therapy Bedford who helped me keep contacted with all wonderful participants.I would like to thank all the parents of children with ADHD who were involved in the questionnaire and interview process, and also parents of children without ADHD representing the community group throughout Luton area.They have been very brave and willing to be interviewed and to share their experiences with me.Finally, a very special gratitude is also due to my dad and mom in Malaysia who allowed me to spread my wings and let me fly with tears and prayers.To my wonderful and amazing other half, Mr Shamsul Mohd Sharif,
Author: Yahya Fatahyah
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W151756657