A Comparison between Children with ADHD and Children with Epilepsy in Self-Esteem and Parental Stress Level

Antonella Gagliano, Marco Lamberti, Rosamaria Siracusano, Massimo Ciuffo, Maria Boncoddo, Roberta Maggio, Simona Rosina, Clemente Cedro, Eva Germanò, Antonella Gagliano, Marco Lamberti, Rosamaria Siracusano, Massimo Ciuffo, Maria Boncoddo, Roberta Maggio, Simona Rosina, Clemente Cedro, Eva Germanò

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with negative psychological outcomes. This study explores the relationship between self-esteem, ADHD symptoms and parental stress. It compares children with ADHD, children with epilepsy (E) and typical developmental controls (TD). Participants included 65 children (aged 9-12 yrs) and their parents. The assessment was conducted by Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale (MSCS), Parent Stress Index (PSI) and Conners' Parent Rating Scales-Revised. Significant differences were found in Social, Competence and Academic areas of self-esteem between children with ADHD, with E and TD. Moreover, parents of children with ADHD showed a higher overall stress than both other groups. In conclusion, it seems important to evaluate the psychological aspects of ADHD con-dition, both in children and in parents, in order to suggest an individual multimodal treatment.

Keywords: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; children; epilepsy; parental stress; self-esteem..

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Comparison between the three groups in MSCS.
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Comparison between the three groups in PSI.
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Scatter Diagram of MSCS subscales in ADHD group.

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