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- Title
Emotional, Social and Cultural Experiences of Latino Children with ADHD Symptoms and their Families.
- Authors
Araujo, Eva; Pfiffner, Linda; Haack, Lauren
- Abstract
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts approximately 5% of youth globally; however, there are several factors that may influence how ADHD is recognized and treated in diverse populations, such as Latinos in the United States, which contribute to unmet need. In response, the current study sought to explore emotional, social, and cultural experiences of Latino youth with ADHD symptoms and their families. Qualitative interviews were conducted with thirteen caretakers of children receiving a novel, school-based ADHD intervention: the Collaborative Life Skills (CLS) program. Three major themes emerged regarding acculturation, family dynamics, and language; two to three sub-themes regarding social conditions and ADHD help-seeking emerged from each major theme. Interpretation of results suggests that acculturation greatly influences the Latino family dynamic, especially when caregivers must adapt language, values, beliefs, and customs to effectively manage their child´s ADHD-related impairment. Difficult social-emotional experiences also appear related to working conditions, stigma, and racism. Limitations, future directions, and recommendations for working with Latino families of children with ADHD symptoms are discussed.
- Subjects
UNITED States; HISPANIC American children; CHILDREN with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis; ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; TREATMENT of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; QUALITATIVE research; INTERVIEWING; ACCULTURATION; HELP-seeking behavior; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; PSYCHOLOGY of Hispanic Americans; LANGUAGE &; languages; THEMATIC analysis; ADOLESCENCE; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of Child & Family Studies, 2017, Vol 26, Issue 12, p3512
- ISSN
1062-1024
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10826-017-0842-1