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The Extent to which Inference-Making Ability Predicts Social Competence in Children with Varying Symptoms of ADHD

Schwartz, Madeleine E.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1502405821139743

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2017, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Clinical Psychology (Arts and Sciences).
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience higher rates of social difficulties than their typically-developing peers. Because interventions for social difficulties are generally ineffective, research must examine new malleable targets for intervention. The ability to make social inferences is one such target. This study used Social Information Processing theory as a foundation for examining two primary aims: (1) to determine the extent to which ADHD symptomatology, inference-making abilities, and/or their interaction predict social competence, and (2) to determine what level of ADHD symptoms and inference-abilities best predicts dichotomous social impairment. Participants were 233, 8- to 10-year-old children (68% male). ADHD symptoms and impairment were assessed by both parents and teachers using multiple rating scales. Different types of social competence were measured using sociometric methods from peers and adults, as well as observational methods. Regression analyses showed that ADHD symptoms predicted social competence, accounting for 5% to 11% of the variance, depending on the model. However, most inference types were not significant predictors of social competence. One significant interaction suggested that the relationship between parent-rated hyperactivity/impulsivity and social competence may be moderated by explanatory implausible inferences. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves indicated cutoff scores for both parent-rated inattention and number of explanatory implausible inferences that best identify children experiencing rejection and low peer liking. Implications for screening tools and future studies are discussed.
Julie Owens, PhD (Advisor)
Brian Wymbs, PhD (Committee Member)
Steve Evans, PhD (Committee Member)
86 p.
Clinical Psychology; Psychology
ADHD; Inferences; social

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  • Schwartz, M. E. (2017). The Extent to which Inference-Making Ability Predicts Social Competence in Children with Varying Symptoms of ADHD [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1502405821139743

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Schwartz, Madeleine. The Extent to which Inference-Making Ability Predicts Social Competence in Children with Varying Symptoms of ADHD. 2017. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1502405821139743.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Schwartz, Madeleine. "The Extent to which Inference-Making Ability Predicts Social Competence in Children with Varying Symptoms of ADHD." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1502405821139743

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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