Self-esteem of boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – pilot study
Journal Title: Psychiatria Polska - Year 2013, Vol 47, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim. To compare the self concept of boys with ADHD and health subjects; to determine which symptoms of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD) have the greatest impact on self-concept. Method. Polish version of The Harter Self-Esteem Questionnaire (HSEQ) was filled by boys with ADHD and control group. In addition, a diagnosis of ODD and CD was made in ADHD group. Results. A significant difference was observed between boys with ADHD and control group on the following scales of HSEQ: Global Self-Esteem Subscale, Social Acceptance Subscale and Scholastic Performance Subscale. No significant influence of the quantity and intensity of ADHD and ODD symptoms on self-esteem was found. A significant correlation was indicated between all scales of HSEQ and quantity and intensity of symptoms of ADHD. Conclusions. Boys with ADHD have lower self-esteem than their healthy peers and their global self-esteem, social acceptance and school skills are most affected. The presence of conduct disorder (CD) had the greatest impact on the decrease of self esteem in ADHD group.
Authors and Affiliations
Magdalena Błachno, Artur Kołakowski, Stanisław Wójtowicz, Tomasz Wolańczyk, Anita Bryńska, Agnieszka Pisula, Małgorzata Złotkowska
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