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KMID : 0603920090170040081
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2009 Volume.17 No. 4 p.81 ~ p.87
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A Study on the Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Normal Children and Their Self-Efficacy and Self-Control
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Kim Jin-Kyung
Lee Teak-Young
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Abstract
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Objective : This study aims to determine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in the general ivpulation; in additiin tit aims to evaluate the self-efficacy and self-control in these children on the basis of the ACRS.
Methods : From December 2007 to May 2008, we used the ACRS to survey the self-efficacy and selfcontrol in normal children aged 7-13. Attending their kindergartens and schools, we distributed questionnaires to the parents of 420 such children. The questionnaire was only administered to participants who provided their informed consent when the purpose of the study was explained to them. Of the 420 questionnaires that were distributed, 229 completed copies were returned (a collection rate of 54.5%). In order to determine the prevalence of ADHD in children in the general population, frequency was utilized using an independent t test, and we evaluated the self-control and self-efficacy in normal children and those with ADHD.
Results : Using the results of the ACRS in normal children, we observed that 33 (15.7%) of the 210 subjects showed characteristics of ADHD. In addition, children with ADHD exhibited lower self-efficacy and selfcontrol (p< 0.05).
Conclusion : Through this study, we revealed that a considerable number of children exhibit ADHD characteristics; in addition, it was found that these children exhibit lower self-efficacy and self-control than normal children. The methods for the systematic treatment and follow-up of such children should be studied in order to solve this problem, and it is essential to have professionally trained personnel who can quickly grasp the problems faced by children with ADHD and treat them at school.
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KEYWORD
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Self-control, Self-efficacy
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