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Analysis Study Research Paper | Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1164 - 1168 | India
A Study on the Correlation Between Parenting Styles and Children at Risk of ADHD in Middle Childhood (Ages 8 To 13 Years in Urban Areas)
Abstract: In recent times, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in children during middle childhood, frequently resulting in challenges related to behaviour, academics, and social interaction. The style of parenting is acknowledged as a significant element that may affect the intensity of ADHD symptoms and the overall adjustment of the child, especially in urban environments. This study involves identifying children aged 8 to 13 who are at risk of ADHD, exploring various parenting approaches, and examining the relationship between three distinct parenting styles and the behaviour of middle childhood children exhibiting ADHD symptoms. The assessment instruments employed for evaluating the presence of ADHD symptoms is Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS), which is a standardised screening and diagnostic support instrument used to assess Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, based on DSM criteria. The Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) measures three parenting styles based on Baumrind?s model. The parenting styles measured are Authoritative, Authoritarian and Permissive. The questionnaire has 30 items (10 per style) with Likert-scale responses. A cross-sectional correlational research design was employed with a sample of 200 middle school children and their parents recruited from urban areas. ADHD risk was assessed using standardised screening measures for inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Pearson?s correlation and analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between parenting approaches and risk of ADHD symptoms.
Keywords: ADHD, Parenting styles, Authoritarian parenting, Permissive parenting, authoritative parenting, middle childhood, urban areas
How to Cite?: Kalyani Rapaka Murthy, "A Study on the Correlation Between Parenting Styles and Children at Risk of ADHD in Middle Childhood (Ages 8 To 13 Years in Urban Areas)", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1164-1168, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26319102829, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26319102829