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Life experiences and challenges of mothers of ADHD children on parenting

Author(s) Gayathri kannadasan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Kannan kasinathan, Maruthan Anbalagan, Ashalin raja Brindha, Shanmugapriya Shanmugasundharam
Country India
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental diseases in children. Mothers of children with ADHD struggle with parenting and frequently use arbitrary approaches. Using a non- probability purposive sampling technique and phenomenological qualitative approach, 6 samples of mothers of ADHD children selected and data collected through semi – structured interview. The study explored and revealed five themes totally: They are family support, knowledge, early symptoms, parenting challenges and mental and emotional wellbeing of the mother. Under each themes the sub themes are derived. The theme of knowledge comprises of the reactions of mother includes informed and references. Initial stages and inattentive sub themes come under early symptoms. Under parenting challenges, the sub themes of education, nurturing and guilt of ineffective parenting derived. This study brought out the profound life experiences and challenges faced by mothers of ADHD children. The insights drawn through the semi structured interviews of 6 mothers through phenomenological design highlights the need of the mother and the challenges they face each day. Hence forth there is a need to develop the tailored interventions, resources and support systems to meet the demands and reduce the burden of the mother.
Keywords Life experiences, challenges, mothers, ADHD children and parenting.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-13
Cite This Life experiences and challenges of mothers of ADHD children on parenting - Gayathri kannadasan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Kannan kasinathan, Maruthan Anbalagan, Ashalin raja Brindha, Shanmugapriya Shanmugasundharam - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37003
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37003
Short DOI https://doi.org/g84xgp
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