The Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms on Children in School
In my analysis paper, I reviewed research on one of the most common childhood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this analysis paper, I synthesized a total of 23 studies done between 2014 and 2025, with 22 of the research articles from the last five years. The studies were about children with ADHD symptoms in school, a variety of interventions, school specific effects, as well as other factors. The goal of this analysis paper was to analyze studies on the symptoms of ADHD that children experience. I also discussed common interventions used to treat ADHD as well as newer successful interventions. Medication has become the typical treatment when it comes to ADHD interventions, but there are many other successful interventions that may be better for the child. I also addressed the importance of proper and early diagnosis in children because it can significantly affect the child’s development. Parents and teachers are accountable for the child’s development and success in the classroom and in everyday life. The studies presented many strengths including the representation of multiple cultures and the room for future research. The studies took place in different cultures around the world and was not limited to the United States. There is room for future research and the studies presented the importance of continued research. One limitation that came up in the research were that most studies were measured by subjective reports, meaning someone rated the severity of ADHD symptoms before and after. This can be subjective based on the person’s judgement and opinion. Another limitation was that a few studies were conducted with a small number of participants. This is important to consider, because a few people don’t properly represent a big population of people. Lastly, another limitation was that a few studies were self-reported which can create skewed data. Overall, the research articles provided valuable data and allows for future research.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Erin Mueller
Siefke 100
1:30 – 2 PM