Self-Report of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents
- 19 February 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Psychopathology
- Vol. 32 (2) , 81-92
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000029071
Abstract
The validity of self-report measurement varies widely according to the type of behaviour investigated. For behaviour of overactivity and inattention, adolescents seem to underestimate their problems. Well validated instruments for self-report of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are lacking yet, and research on ADHD beyond childhood relies quite heavily on self-report. In this study, an attempt is made to validate an adolescent interview scale for DSM-based ADHD symptoms. Results show that the measure has a high inter-rater reliability and is a good predictor of general outcome. However, adolescents do not validly report on symptoms specifically of ADHD. Possible implications for research and clinical practice are formulated.Keywords
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