LEVEL OF EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN ADULT PERSONS WITH SYMPTOMS OF HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Journal Title: Acta Neuropsychologica - Year 2008, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The present study concerns adults with symptoms of hyperkinetic syndrome. According to the literature, the main problems in comparison to persons without ADHD symptoms include difficulties in the verbal expression of emotions, limited emotional vocabulary, inaccurate interpretation of emotions on other people's faces, and a lower level of empathy. Moreover, hyperactive persons show a lower level of social competence, resulting in difficulties in understanding and taking advantage of non-verbal signs sent by others. People with hyperkinetic symptoms find it difficult to judge social situations accurately, which can lead to problems in meeting social needs. Our primary goal was to determine whether or not recognizing and naming one's own emotions constitutes a greater problem for persons with ADHD symptoms than for those without such symptoms. The second goal was to examine the difference between persons with ADHD symptoms and healthy controls in recognizing and naming emotions felt by others. The final question concerned differences between persons with or without hyperkinetic symptoms in terms of social intelligence. Two groups of persons were examined: a criterion group (59 adults with hyperkinetic symptoms) and a control group (60 adults without hyperkinetic symptoms). The following methods were used: the Behavior Questionnaire, the Scale of Emotional Consciousness Levels, and the Social Competence Questionnaire.
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Dorota Kalka, Aneta Richert
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