Self-Report of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents
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The validity of self-report measurement varies widely according to the type of behaviour investigated. For behaviour of overactivity and inattention, adolescents seem to underestimate their problems. Well validated instruments for self-report of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are lacking yet, and research on ADHD beyond childhood relies quite heavily on self-report. In this study, an attempt is made to validate an adolescent interview scale for DSM-based ADHD symptoms. Results show that the measure has a high inter-rater reliability and is a good predictor of general outcome. However, adolescents do not validly report on symptoms specifically of ADHD. Possible implications for research and clinical practice are formulated.
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A diagnosis based only on self-report may lead to underdiagnosis of ADHD.
“While a diagnosis based only on self-report is possible, such an approach may lead to underdiagnosis of ADHD and it may be more reliable to use information from informants as well [179].”
From European consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD: The European Network Adult ADHD (2010) · cites this paper as [179]
It may be more reliable to use information from informants as well as self-report when diagnosing ADHD.
“While a diagnosis based only on self-report is possible, such an approach may lead to underdiagnosis of ADHD and it may be more reliable to use information from informants as well [179].”
From European consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD: The European Network Adult ADHD (2010) · cites this paper as [179]
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- Authors
- Danckaerts, M., Heptinstall, E., Chadwick, O., & Taylor, E.
- Venue
- Psychopathology
- Publisher
- S. Karger AG
- Published
- 1999
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 81-92
- ISSN
- 0254-4962 (ISSN-L)
- 1423-033X
- OpenAlex
- W2035172080
- Cited by
- 47
- References
- 37
- Citations by year
- 2022: 1 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 1
- FWCI
- 1.19
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychopathology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Medical Research Council
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Keywords
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adolescents, self-report, overactivity, inattention, underreporting, inter-rater reliability, outcome prediction, scale validation
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, London, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self-Assessment
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