Dysfunctional Career Thoughts and Perceived Quality of Parental Relationships in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Authors: | Abiola Dipeolu Stephanie Hargrave Stephen J. Leierer Edward A. Mainzer Leslie Davies |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology and Sociology, Texas A&M University, Kingsville;2. Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Guilford College;3. Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, East Carolina University;4. School of Education, Empire State College, State University of New York;5. Department of Counseling, School, & Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York |
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Abstract: | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is known to cause significant difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Empirical research in career development has demonstrated that close, supportive relationships are associated with positive vocational behaviors (Kenny et al., 2018). We examined dysfunctional career thoughts and perceived quality of parental relationships in high school students with ADHD. One hundred two adolescents (76 boys, 26 girls) with ADHD responded to measures of career thoughts and interpersonal relationship quality. Preliminary exploratory analysis, using multiple linear regression, showed that male participants' dysfunctional career thoughts were statistically significantly related to their relationships with their mothers. For female participants, relationships with fathers represented an area for further exploration. Results suggest that career professionals can enhance positive outcomes of decision-making and problem-solving issues in adolescence with additional focus on relational interventions. Future research should incorporate the influence of gender and race/ethnicity on crucial relationships and focus on paternal relationships using cognitive information processing–based interventions with this population. |
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Keywords: | interpersonal relationships attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder adolescents dysfunctional career thoughts relational interventions |
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