Pedagogics

D. Kakhiani

Personality Assessment of the Children with ADHD and Maladaptive Behavior

The study reveals the aspects of personal attitudes, interpersonal relationships and personality assessment of the children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and maladaptive behavior.

The subjects were: 133 children (82 male and 51 female) of 6-7 years from 11 Tbilisi Secondary schools, 26 children with ADHD (20 male and 6 female) and control group of 40 children (22 male and 18 female).

"Animal test for family", "mimic test" and "Incomplete sentences" were used for assessment.

The study revealed the complexity of the inner world of the ADHD children. Their attitudes towards their parents, members of family, teachers revealed the negative frends.

They full of fears, sense of guilty and insecurity. The social factor are essential in improving the symptoms of the disorder.

 

I. Chavchavadze Tbilisi State University of Languages and Culture
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