Table of Contents
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Definitions and Consequences of ADHD
Theoretical Framework
Objective
Rationale
Data
Contributing Factors of Maternal Well-Being
Expected Findings
Chapter 2: Background
The Diagnostic Reach of ADHD
The Treatment and Management of ADHD
The Mother-Child Relationship
Maternal Stress, Pathology, and Marital Discord in Families of ADHD Children
Maternal Contributions to ADHD
Evidence of Mother Blame
The Influence of Social Support on Maternal Well-Being
Distinctions Between Canadian and American Families of ADHD Children
Summary
Chapter 3: Data and Methodology
National Longitudinal Interview Survey (NHIS)
Dependent Measure: Maternal Well-Being
Independent Measures
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY)
Sample Population
Analytical Plan to Address Study Questions
Analysis of Study Questions
Chapter 4: Canadian Findings
Means
OLS Regressions
Chapter 5: American Findings
Means
OLS Regressions
Chapter 6: Conclusion and Discussion
Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research
Summary
References
Index
