TY - JOUR
T1 - Changes in Self-Perceptions in Children With ADHD
T2 - A Longitudinal Study of Depressive Symptoms and Attributional Style
AU - McQuade, Julia D.
AU - Hoza, Betsy
AU - Murray-Close, Dianna
AU - Waschbusch, Daniel A.
AU - Owens, Julie S.
N1 - Funding Information:
The project described was supported by Award Number MH47390 from the National Institute of Mental Health to the second author. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institute of Mental Health or the National Institutes of Health.
Funding Information:
Dr. Hoza has received research funding from MediaBalance. For the other authors, there are no other real or potential conflicts of interest.
PY - 2011/6
Y1 - 2011/6
N2 - This study examined positive self-perceptions in relation to depressive symptoms and attributional style in a sample of 88 boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessed at baseline and at a 2- to 3-year follow-up. Change in boys' self-perceptions of competency in the scholastic, social, and behavioral domains was examined as a predictor of changes in depressive symptoms and depressive attributional style. Additionally, teacher-rated perceptions of competency at baseline and follow-up were considered as unique predictors. Results indicated that across all three domains, a reduction in children's self-perceptions of competency over time predicted greater depressive symptoms at follow-up, even when controlling for teacher-rated competency. Analyses also suggested that a reduction in self-perceptions in the social domain was the strongest relative predictor of later depressive symptoms and also predicted greater depressive attributional style at follow-up. In contrast, teacher-rated competency was not a significant predictor of depressive symptoms or attributional style at follow-up. Results support a protective function of positive self-perceptions in regards to depressive cognitions over a 2- to 3-year period for children with ADHD. However, literature suggesting risks for other negative outcomes also is discussed.
AB - This study examined positive self-perceptions in relation to depressive symptoms and attributional style in a sample of 88 boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessed at baseline and at a 2- to 3-year follow-up. Change in boys' self-perceptions of competency in the scholastic, social, and behavioral domains was examined as a predictor of changes in depressive symptoms and depressive attributional style. Additionally, teacher-rated perceptions of competency at baseline and follow-up were considered as unique predictors. Results indicated that across all three domains, a reduction in children's self-perceptions of competency over time predicted greater depressive symptoms at follow-up, even when controlling for teacher-rated competency. Analyses also suggested that a reduction in self-perceptions in the social domain was the strongest relative predictor of later depressive symptoms and also predicted greater depressive attributional style at follow-up. In contrast, teacher-rated competency was not a significant predictor of depressive symptoms or attributional style at follow-up. Results support a protective function of positive self-perceptions in regards to depressive cognitions over a 2- to 3-year period for children with ADHD. However, literature suggesting risks for other negative outcomes also is discussed.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.beth.2010.05.003
DO - 10.1016/j.beth.2010.05.003
M3 - Article
C2 - 21496504
AN - SCOPUS:79954598713
SN - 0005-7894
VL - 42
SP - 170
EP - 182
JO - Behavior Therapy
JF - Behavior Therapy
IS - 2
ER -