Parenting roles for young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder transitioning to adult services.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To inform transitions from child to adult health services, we explored the work and roles parents take in the care of young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aged 14 to 25 years old.

Method

Using framework thematic analysis, we analysed data collected from 28 semi-structured interviews with parents of young people with ADHD to generate a typology and triangulated it against findings from 64 interviews with young people with ADHD. The interviews were carried out as part of a three-strand, interactive mixed-method study.

Results

An entourage typology of three parent roles was identified. Parents moved between 'manager' and 'roadie' roles as their child gradually matured. A 'superfan' role was identified which supported young people's positi

SUBMITTER: Janssens A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10083944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature