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The Family Psychosocial Characteristics of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with or Without Oppositional or Conduct Problems in Japan

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We investigated whether the correlates of family psychosocial characteristics among Japanese children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ according to the comorbid condition of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD). Three groups of children (12 ADHD, 15 ADHD + ODD/ CD, and 14 control) were compared on family psychosocial variables. Findings indicated that the interpersonal relationships in ADHD + ODD/ CD children's family were more conflictive and less organized than those of the control. Mental health among mothers of ADHD + ODD/CD children was worse than those of ADHD and control children. Childhood ADHD symptoms of parents were the most severe among parents of ADHD + ODD/CD children. These results support the nosological distinction between ADHD comorbid with ODD and CD. The need for specific clinical intervention according to the comorbid condition is stressed.

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    Hiroyuki Satake & Hiroshi Yamashita

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Satake, H., Yamashita, H. & Yoshida, K. The Family Psychosocial Characteristics of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with or Without Oppositional or Conduct Problems in Japan. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 34, 219–235 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CHUD.0000014998.93858.1d

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