Occupational identity of adolescents with ADHD: A mixed methods study.

Background:Occupational identity (OI) is shaped by occupational experiences over time and has been studied among individuals with a variety of health conditions. Adolescents with ADHD face numerous challenges in their occupational performance that may threaten their OI. Objective:This study sought t...

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Published in:Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 32 - 41
Main Authors: Levanon-Erez, Nirit, Cohen, Maayan, Traub Bar-Ilan, Ruthie, Maeir, Adina
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2017
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          Levanon-Erez, Nirit
          Cohen, Maayan
          Traub Bar-Ilan, Ruthie
          Maeir, Adina
        affil: Faculty of Medicine, School of Occupational Therapy, Hadassah and Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Adolescence
          Social Identity
          Professional Identity In Adolescence
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Adolescence
          Content Analysis
          Interviews
          Interview Guides
          Thematic Analysis
          P-Value
          Chi Square Test
          T-Tests
          Scales
          Data Analysis Software
          Mann-Whitney U Test
          Post Hoc Analysis
          Age Factors
          Sex Factors
          Academic Achievement
          Attitude to Life In Adolescence
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background:Occupational identity (OI) is shaped by occupational experiences over time and has been studied among individuals with a variety of health conditions. Adolescents with ADHD face numerous challenges in their occupational performance that may threaten their OI. Objective:This study sought to compare the occupational identities of adolescents with and without ADHD and to gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of OI among adolescents with ADHD. Methods:Sixty-four adolescents with (n = 21) and without ADHD (n = 43) were interviewed using the Occupational Performance History Interview (OPHI-II). A mixed methodology was applied, using quantitative and subsequent qualitative content analyses of 10 interviews, with a directed approach. Results:OPHI-II OI interval scores and 7/11 items of the OI scale were significantly lower in the ADHD group compared to controls. In the qualitative content analyses, three major themes were found: (i) the meaning of success in academic participation, (ii) the consequences of not succeeding in academic participation and (iii) self-explanations for not succeeding in academic participation. Conclusion:Findings demonstrate the presence of OI challenges among adolescents with ADHD. Occupational therapy intervention may be needed in order to promote occupational adaptation.
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