Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research

Background: In the recent years, there were several studies concerning the neurological soft signs (NSS) in attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, there were no study addressing either the possible relationship between these signs in children with ADHD and their mothers, or in p...

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Main Authors: Azadeh Bakhtiari, karim Asgari Mobarake, Ahmad Abedi, Parisa Niari Khams
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Published: Dr. Mahmoud Mansour publication 2022-03-01
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Online Access:http://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-1189-en.html
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author Azadeh Bakhtiari
karim Asgari Mobarake
Ahmad Abedi
Parisa Niari Khams
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description Background: In the recent years, there were several studies concerning the neurological soft signs (NSS) in attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, there were no study addressing either the possible relationship between these signs in children with ADHD and their mothers, or in proposing possible approaches in alleviating the ADHD signs, in the country. Aims: The aim of this study was investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs and neuropsychological problems in male children with ADHD, and furthermore proposing approaches in alleviating the ADHD symptoms. Methods: This was a mixed methods research, in which, in the first phase (Quantitative) descriptive and correlational method was used, and in the second phase (Qulitative) according to the findings, the thematic network (Attride and Stirling) was utilized in designing some activities for alleviating the signs of both mothers and children. The statistical population was comprised of all of the male primary students in Isfahan city, who were referred to five therapeutic centers in 2016. From 170 referred students One hundred were randomly selected, and then both the students and their mothers were asked to complete Cambridge neuropsychological questionnaire (1995. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation test and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Following the analysis of data, the results of correlation and regression calculation, showed a significant correlation between neurological soft signs in children and their mothers, (r= 0.23). Furthermore, ther found positive correlations between total score of NSS in children with motor coordination in mothers (r= 0.71); total score of NSS in mothers with motor coordination (r= 0.68) and response control (r= 0.77) in children; and finally the correlation of subtest between mothers anf children were significant as well. In the qualitative phase, the basic themes (NSS in mothers and children), integrative themes (motor coordination, sensory integration and response control) and global themes (designed activities) were specified throough using themathic network, and then therapeutic program was compiled and validated for them. Conclusion: Significant relationship of NSS and ADHD signs between mothers and children suggested that there might be a neuropsychologic substrate for the signs, and accordingly the on-time diagnosis and implementing suitable therapeutic methods are necessary for both children and mothers.
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spelling doaj.art-7a4e5308d32b4a58840c9ee5dfa125e52023-03-14T20:02:46ZfasDr. Mahmoud Mansour publicationمجله علوم روانشناختی1735-74622676-66392022-03-01211093352Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method researchAzadeh Bakhtiari0karim Asgari Mobarake1Ahmad Abedi2Parisa Niari Khams3 Ph.D Student in Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Education of People with Special Needs, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Psychiatrist, Rooyesh Psychiatry and Psychology Center, Isfahan, Iran. Background: In the recent years, there were several studies concerning the neurological soft signs (NSS) in attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, there were no study addressing either the possible relationship between these signs in children with ADHD and their mothers, or in proposing possible approaches in alleviating the ADHD signs, in the country. Aims: The aim of this study was investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs and neuropsychological problems in male children with ADHD, and furthermore proposing approaches in alleviating the ADHD symptoms. Methods: This was a mixed methods research, in which, in the first phase (Quantitative) descriptive and correlational method was used, and in the second phase (Qulitative) according to the findings, the thematic network (Attride and Stirling) was utilized in designing some activities for alleviating the signs of both mothers and children. The statistical population was comprised of all of the male primary students in Isfahan city, who were referred to five therapeutic centers in 2016. From 170 referred students One hundred were randomly selected, and then both the students and their mothers were asked to complete Cambridge neuropsychological questionnaire (1995. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation test and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Following the analysis of data, the results of correlation and regression calculation, showed a significant correlation between neurological soft signs in children and their mothers, (r= 0.23). Furthermore, ther found positive correlations between total score of NSS in children with motor coordination in mothers (r= 0.71); total score of NSS in mothers with motor coordination (r= 0.68) and response control (r= 0.77) in children; and finally the correlation of subtest between mothers anf children were significant as well. In the qualitative phase, the basic themes (NSS in mothers and children), integrative themes (motor coordination, sensory integration and response control) and global themes (designed activities) were specified throough using themathic network, and then therapeutic program was compiled and validated for them. Conclusion: Significant relationship of NSS and ADHD signs between mothers and children suggested that there might be a neuropsychologic substrate for the signs, and accordingly the on-time diagnosis and implementing suitable therapeutic methods are necessary for both children and mothers.http://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-1189-en.htmlattention deficit / hyperactivity disorderneurological soft signs
spellingShingle Azadeh Bakhtiari
karim Asgari Mobarake
Ahmad Abedi
Parisa Niari Khams
Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
مجله علوم روانشناختی
attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder
neurological soft signs
title Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
title_full Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
title_fullStr Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
title_short Investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs (nss), in the boys with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with the same signs in their mothers, and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children: A mixed method research
title_sort investigating the relationship between neurological soft signs nss in the boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with the same signs in their mothers and compiling a therapeutic approach for mothers and children a mixed method research
topic attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder
neurological soft signs
url http://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-1189-en.html
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