The Relationship Between Child-Reported Positive Affect and Parent-Reported Emotional and Behavioral Problems in ADHD Youth

摘要: Although the adaptive role of positive affect (PA) in childhood internalizing disorders is well-established, less known about PA children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this cross-sectional study, we examined associations between child-reported and parent-reported emotional behavioral problems youth ADHD using multiple hierarchical regression analyses. Participants included 848 ethnically diverse (253 ADHD, 595 other or no diagnoses; age range 6.12–19.65) referred for mental health assessments. Study measures Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Positive Negative Affect Scale Children (PANAS-C). Results indicated that higher levels were associated greater parental reports total among but not clinic-referred youth. Specifically, child self-reports positively anxious/depressed somatic ADHD. addition, differed by type comorbidity. Findings suggest at levels, might exert a paradoxical effect be subtle risk factor an indicator only comorbid externalizing disorder without Discrepancies may influence treatment planning response. Further clinical theoretical implications therapists parents are discussed.