The impact of depressive symptoms in adults with ADHD symptoms on family function and ADHD symptoms of their children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit considerable impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. The present study aimed to examine the patterns of associations between ADHD symptoms, depression, and family functioning.

Methods

The sample consisted of 1,022 adults randomly selected from a district in Seoul, South Korea. Several self-assessment scales were utilized to rate ADHD symptoms (both past and current), current symptoms of depression, and level of family functioning. ADHD symptoms in the children of these participants were also assessed. Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed; structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to determine the best fitting model.

Results

SUBMITTER: Hong SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4023085 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature