The role of psychopathological tendencies in the formation of personality of pupils with or without ADHD
The role of psychopathological tendencies in the formation of personality of pupils with or without ADHD

Summary/Abstract: Current research shows that children with hyperkinetic disorder with attention deficit (ADHD) symptoms appear differently depending on the situation and have a significant social, educational and/or occupational impact. This paper aims to highlight the influence of ADHD on academic achievement, self-esteem, cyclothymia and exhibitionism in 10 to 11 year old and 13 to 14 year old age groups. We used a sample of 80 participants, out of which 40 with ADHD potential and 40 with normal development. We took measures of the ability to focus attention, self-esteem, and accentuated personality. The tutors of the children filled out a questionnaire assessing the hyperactivity of the children. Results revealed that students who have specific ADHD symptoms have lower school performances than students who show a normal development. We can state that students who exhibit specific ADHD symptoms have a higher level of attention seeking behavior than those with normal development; and as for ADHD prospective students, self-esteem is lower. Also, students who show a higher degree of cyclothymia are ADHD potential students.

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