Facial emotion recognition in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning anofd development. Increased emotional reactivity and impaired emotion regulation are established findings in children with ADHD. Impairments in executive functions such as impulse control and working memory, in turn, have also been suggested to have a negative effect on emotion recognition. However, studies exploring suspected deficits in the ability to recognise facial emotions in ADHD have to date yielded controversial results. We sought to clarify the mechanism of possible emotion recognition dysfunction in children with ADHD.

Methods

Sixty-one children diagnosed with ADHD (aged 10.36 ± 1.89 years) and

SUBMITTER: Varheenmaa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458127 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature