Abstract
We compared social self-competence ratings in 9–12 year old girls with (n = 42) versus without (n = 40) ADHD, relative to ratings of the girls’ social competence made by mothers, teachers, and blind raters during a social
laboratory task. Relative to scores from mothers, teachers, and the lab-task, girls with ADHD over-estimated their competence
significantly more than control girls. Over-estimates were greater for girls with ADHD who also had heightened oppositional-defiant
symptoms, or lower depressive symptoms. Over-estimates were positively related to a socially desirable reporting bias for
girls with ADHD, but not for control girls, suggesting that girls with ADHD attempt to present themselves in an unduly positive,
self-protective light. For girls with ADHD, over-estimates also were positively related to maladjustment and negatively related
to adjustment. However, for girls without ADHD, over-estimates were positively related to adjustment. Overall, over-estimates
of competence function differently in girls with and without ADHD.
laboratory task. Relative to scores from mothers, teachers, and the lab-task, girls with ADHD over-estimated their competence
significantly more than control girls. Over-estimates were greater for girls with ADHD who also had heightened oppositional-defiant
symptoms, or lower depressive symptoms. Over-estimates were positively related to a socially desirable reporting bias for
girls with ADHD, but not for control girls, suggesting that girls with ADHD attempt to present themselves in an unduly positive,
self-protective light. For girls with ADHD, over-estimates also were positively related to maladjustment and negatively related
to adjustment. However, for girls without ADHD, over-estimates were positively related to adjustment. Overall, over-estimates
of competence function differently in girls with and without ADHD.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-13
- DOI 10.1007/s10802-010-9484-0
- Authors
- Jeneva L. Ohan, School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, O-Block B-wing, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia
- Charlotte Johnston, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada
- Journal Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
- Online ISSN 1573-2835
- Print ISSN 0091-0627