Navigating Adolescence: An Epidemiological Follow-Up of Adaptive Functioning in Girls With Childhood ADHD Symptoms and Conduct Disorder

作者：Deane Harriet; Young Susan^*

来源：Journal of Attention Disorders, 2014, 18(1): 44-51.

DOI：10.1177/1087054712443152

• ADHD
• hyperactivity
• conduct disorder
• epidemiology
• longitudinal
• follow-up
• adolescence

Objective: The current study investigated the experience of girls growing up with cognitive and social disorders. Method: Eight adolescent girls participated in interviews that were transcribed and analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results: Four of the girls had a history of ADHD symptoms and conduct disorder problems (ADHD/CP), four did not. Three master themes emerged within the domain of Coping Behaviors: seeking social support, bravado, and avoidance. Three master themes emerged within the domain of Barriers to Adaptive Functioning: lack of support and guidance, poor negotiation of interpersonal conflict, and victimization. Although all participants experienced developmental barriers, the girls with ADHD/CP coped with these barriers in a less effective way. Conclusion: The study raises an important developmental concern, the seemingly ineffective coping strategies of ADHD/CP adolescents.

• 出版日期2014-1