Combined Type Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD – Combined Type). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mothers of children aged 6 to 9 years diagnosed with combined-type ADHD based on DSM-5 criteria by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Willingness to participate with signed informed consent for attending play therapy sessions and completing questionnaires. Commitment to attend sessions regularly (at least 80% of sessions). Scoring above the cutoff point on a screening questionnaire indicating difficulties in interpersonal relationships and resilience.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Child diagnosed with other severe psychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or severe intellectual disability. Mother diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, or active psychosis. Ongoing use of unstable psychiatric medication by the mother or child during the intervention period. Concurrent participation in other psychological interventions related to parent-child interaction. Inability to attend sessions regularly (less than 80% attendance). Speech or cognitive impairments in the mother that hinder understanding and effective participation in sessions. Inability to read, write, or independently complete questionnaires.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Interpersonal interactions of mothers: This variable can be measured as "the interpersonal interaction score of mothers on the social interaction questionnaire" or "the percentage of mothers who score above a certain threshold on the social interaction assessment."Resilience of mothers: This variable can be defined as "the resilience score on the mothers' resilience questionnaire" or "the percentage of mothers who score above a certain threshold on the resilience scale.". Timepoint: The measurement of interpersonal interactions and resilience of mothers will be conducted at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins), after the fifth session (mid-intervention), and after the tenth session (end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Resilience of Mothers: The resilience of mothers will be measured using the "Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC)."Interpersonal Interactions of Mothers: The interpersonal interactions of mothers will be measured using the "Social Skills Questionnaire by Gresham and Elliot (1990), Parent Version.". | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Islamic Azad University