Analysis on the Influence of Family Environment on Symptoms and Functioning of Chinese Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Based on Correlational Analysis and Independent Samples T-Test

Zishi Li

2022

Abstract

This research aimed to test the relationship between family environment and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-related symptoms and functioning of Chinese children diagnosed with ADHD. Zhou et al. (2005) provided evidence for significant differences in family environment ratings (E.g., cohesion, expressiveness, conflict) between children with and without ADHD (Zhou, 2005). Building on this, the current research investigated the extent to which family environment factors influence ADHD symptoms and children’s adaptive behaviors. Data were extracted from the out-patient medical records of 195 children diagnosed with ADHD at Qingdao Women and Children Hospital. The archived outcomes of the Family Environment Scale, Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV rating scale, and Adaptive Behavior Assessment System were adopted as measurements for family environment, ADHD symptoms, and children’s adaptive behaviors respectively. The correlation-analysis and independent samples t-test conducted by SPSS version 27. were used to analyze the data. Pearson correlation revealed significant correlation between ADHD symptoms (inattention and oppositional defiant) and family cohesion, organization, and conflict, which supported the hypotheses. This laid a foundation for future investigations regarding whether and how improving the family environment and parenting styles could help children alleviate ADHD symptoms. Nevertheless, no correlations were found between the hyperactivity/impulsivity dimension of ADHD symptoms and any family environment factors. Potential alternative explanations and possible modifications of methodologies in future investigations are discussed.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Li Z. (2022). Analysis on the Influence of Family Environment on Symptoms and Functioning of Chinese Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Based on Correlational Analysis and Independent Samples T-Test. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Public Management, Digital Economy and Internet Technology - Volume 1: ICPDI; ISBN 978-989-758-620-0, SciTePress, pages 145-151. DOI: 10.5220/0011731900003607

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icpdi22,
author={Zishi Li},
title={Analysis on the Influence of Family Environment on Symptoms and Functioning of Chinese Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Based on Correlational Analysis and Independent Samples T-Test},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Public Management, Digital Economy and Internet Technology - Volume 1: ICPDI},
year={2022},
pages={145-151},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011731900003607},
isbn={978-989-758-620-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Public Management, Digital Economy and Internet Technology - Volume 1: ICPDI
TI - Analysis on the Influence of Family Environment on Symptoms and Functioning of Chinese Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Based on Correlational Analysis and Independent Samples T-Test
SN - 978-989-758-620-0
AU - Li Z.
PY - 2022
SP - 145
EP - 151
DO - 10.5220/0011731900003607
PB - SciTePress