Children's Wellbeing and ADHD among Rural and Urban Families
2024-05
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Children's Wellbeing and ADHD among Rural and Urban Families
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2024-05
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between both positive
parent-child relationships and community support to child ADHD symptom severity and child
subjective wellbeing across rural and urban families. Past literature has found extensive barriers
for accessing quality mental health services among rural families, however there is limited
information on assets and strengths of rural families that may facilitate improved mental health.
In particular, accessing high quality mental health services is important for assessment and
treatment of mental health conditions such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Additionally, evaluating the relationships between parents and children would be beneficial, as
ADHD is a concern of the entire family. The current study’s aim is to provide information on the
unique experiences of rural families with children with ADHD that may ultimately inform
community or school based services. The current study recruited children with ADHD and their
families from urban and rural settings to complete surveys on the parent-child relationship, child
wellbeing, and community support. Results showed a significant main effect of positive
parent-child relationships on ADHD symptom severity. However, location and community
support were not significant predictors of ADHD symptom severity. Community support and
positive parent-child relationships were significantly associated with each other. Results showed
there were no significant main effects of the predictors of location, community support, and
positive parent-child relationships on child subjective wellbeing. Implications and limitations of
the current study are discussed.
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A Plan B Research Project submitted to the faculty of the University of Minnesota Duluth by Callie A. Coleman in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychological Science (Clinical-Counseling), May 2024. This item has been modified from the original to redact the signature present.
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Participant compensation was financially supported by the UMD Psychology Department Internal Grant.
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