When ADHD knocks on the door -- discourse theory as a frame to explore subject positions and mental wellbeing before diagnosis.

Purpose: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently the most prevalent childhood psychiatric diagnosis. This article reports how 10 young adults in Norway positioned themselves before they were diagnosed with ADHD either during early childhood or adolescence. A central theme is how...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 1 - 14
Autores principales: Grønneberg, Siv Vea, Engebretsen, Eivind, Løkkeberg, Stine Torp
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2023
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          Grønneberg, Siv Vea
          Engebretsen, Eivind
          Løkkeberg, Stine Torp
        affil: Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
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          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Psychosocial Factors
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis
          Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis
          Social Norms Evaluation
          Psychological Well-Being Evaluation
          Social Norms Evaluation
          Psychological Well-Being Evaluation
          Psychiatric Patients Psychosocial Factors
          Human
          Norway
          Thematic Analysis
          Interviews
          Discourse Analysis
          Academic Failure
          Interpersonal Relations
          Emotions
          Needs Assessment
          Dyscalculia
          Reading Disorders
          Data Analysis Software
          Descriptive Statistics
          Psychomotor Agitation
          Control (Psychology)
          Conflict (Psychology)
          Scapegoating
          Stigma
          Environment
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          Child
          Adolescence
          Young Adult
          Adult
          Male
          Female
          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Purpose: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently the most prevalent childhood psychiatric diagnosis. This article reports how 10 young adults in Norway positioned themselves before they were diagnosed with ADHD either during early childhood or adolescence. A central theme is how these subject-positions relate to societal norms and mental well-being. Method: Individual interviews were conducted, and the transcriptions of the interviews were analysed according to discourse theory. Result: Six central subject positions were identified which in turn related to two major positions: 1) failure with schoolwork and 2) struggle in social interaction. The findings indicated specific emotional and environmental needs and that individuals were confronted with societal norms related to the criteria for ADHD prior to and regardless of whether one had received a formal diagnosis. Conclusion: We argue that analysing subject positions provides important knowledge regarding ADHD that is useful for individuals, parents, teachers, practitioners, policymakers, and helping professionals in the field of mental health and education when it comes to interventions that support children who possess different temperaments.
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