ADD-ADHD and Self Esteem

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This study assesses the extent to which ADD/ADHD affects adult self-esteem. Intervention strategies used in psychotherapy are evaluated to determine which approaches prove to be the most beneficial in improving self-esteem. It also looks at the effects psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology have on the improvements of self-esteem.

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Objectives & Statement of the Problem
Research Question
Hypotheses
Review of Related Literature
Research Methodology
Experimental Design
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Analysis
Interpretation

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"Limited research has been conducted in the area of attention deficit disorder (ADD) in adults. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (1999) stated that ADD in adults has not been thoroughly researched and only recently has been recognized as an adult disability. CHADD reported that this might be attributed to the previous belief that the symptoms of ADD were resolved in adolescence due to brain development, hormonal change, or other developmental changes. Mannuzza, Klein, Bessler, Malloy, and LaPadula (1997) also expressed the concern that very little is known about the adult outcome of ADD. Self-esteem is considered the most important aspect of self-development (Stipek, Recchia, & McClintic, 1992). Research found regarding affects of ADD/ADHD on adult's self-esteem is lacking."

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