[Parental corporal punishment in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity syndrome].

Authors :: Błachno M
Szamańska U
Kołakowski A
Pisula A
Source :: Psychiatria polska [Psychiatr Pol] 2006 Jan-Feb; Vol. 40 (1), pp. 43-55.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and causes of corporal punishment in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in comparison with the general population and to evaluate methods of prevention applied in The Department of Child Psychiatry in Warsaw.<br />Method: 82 parents of children with ADHD participating in the Parental Training Programme were asked to fill in an anonymous questionnaire concerning corporal punishment.<br />Results: 95% parents abuse their children physically. ADHD in parents and co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms in children influence punishment frequency. Parents with ADHD, in comparison with parents without ADHD use more serious types of physical punishment. After the Parental Training Programme 72% parents used other kinds of punishment.<br />Conclusions: Parental corporal punishment in children with ADHD is not uncommon. The efficacy of psychoeducation in the examined area seems to be very promising.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Adult
Chi-Square Distribution
Child
Child Abuse psychology
Child Behavior psychology
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Stress, Psychological psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity psychology
Child Abuse prevention & control
Parent-Child Relations
Parenting psychology
Parents education
Punishment

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