A Systematic Review on the Association of Child Abuse with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Nemaitoni, Mashudu Annastasia
- Authors: Nemaitoni, Mashudu Annastasia
- Date: 2025-04
- Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , Child psychopathology. , Abused children -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/74967 , vital:79870
- Description: Background: Child abuse represents a significant global issue impacting numerous children. Research has increasingly examined the link between child abuse and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This mini-dissertation aims to explore and clarify the relationship between child abuse and ADHD by reviewing existing literature on the topic. Method: A systematic review process was employed, drawing on existing literature and incorporating studies conducted both nationally and internationally to address the research questions. The results generated codes, which were subsequently organised into themes. Results: There is an association between child abuse and ADHD. Some studies suggest that ADHD may contribute to abuse, while others indicate the opposite. It is important to recognise that genetics and other factors cannot be dismissed, as ADHD is influenced by multiple elements. Recommended interventions include, but are not limited to, providing psychoeducation to all parents about the aetiology of ADHD, the implications of abuse, and equipping them with the necessary skills to mitigate potential risks. Discussion: Child abuse is a notable risk factor in the development of ADHD, with multiple contributing elements involved. The correlation between child abuse and ADHD is significant. Nonetheless, research on this issue within the African context remains limited. Conclusion: Child abuse has several implications on a developing individual than what is seen physically. These implications are not only short-term but long-term. Child abuse is highlighted as one of the significant environmental factors in the development of ADHD. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Behavioural & Lifestyle Sciences, 2025
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- Date Issued: 2025-04
- Authors: Nemaitoni, Mashudu Annastasia
- Date: 2025-04
- Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , Child psychopathology. , Abused children -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/74967 , vital:79870
- Description: Background: Child abuse represents a significant global issue impacting numerous children. Research has increasingly examined the link between child abuse and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This mini-dissertation aims to explore and clarify the relationship between child abuse and ADHD by reviewing existing literature on the topic. Method: A systematic review process was employed, drawing on existing literature and incorporating studies conducted both nationally and internationally to address the research questions. The results generated codes, which were subsequently organised into themes. Results: There is an association between child abuse and ADHD. Some studies suggest that ADHD may contribute to abuse, while others indicate the opposite. It is important to recognise that genetics and other factors cannot be dismissed, as ADHD is influenced by multiple elements. Recommended interventions include, but are not limited to, providing psychoeducation to all parents about the aetiology of ADHD, the implications of abuse, and equipping them with the necessary skills to mitigate potential risks. Discussion: Child abuse is a notable risk factor in the development of ADHD, with multiple contributing elements involved. The correlation between child abuse and ADHD is significant. Nonetheless, research on this issue within the African context remains limited. Conclusion: Child abuse has several implications on a developing individual than what is seen physically. These implications are not only short-term but long-term. Child abuse is highlighted as one of the significant environmental factors in the development of ADHD. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Behavioural & Lifestyle Sciences, 2025
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- Date Issued: 2025-04
Exploring the psychological effects of children exposed to domestic violence: a scoping review
- Authors: Mudau, Adivhaho
- Date: 2024-04
- Subjects: Family violence -- South Africa , Victims of family violence -- South Africa , Abused children -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/63893 , vital:73623
- Description: An intergenerational sequence of violence exists within families such that children’s direct or indirect experience to domestic violence may result in psychological and behavioural effects in their adulthood. In addition to the implications on children’s emotional and psychological well-being, exposure to domestic violence seems detrimental to children’s expression of emotions. This study aimed to synthesize the type of evidence available on the psychological and emotional effects of domestic violence on children exposed to such experiences. By means of a scoping methodological framework, previously published literature addressing the psychological trauma that children experience due to the exposure to domestic violence was identified. Findings indicate that the consequences on children who have been exposed to domestic violence are broad and can be determined by various factors such as the child’s temperament, environment and genetic predispositions. In this study, 218 studies were screened, with 24 studies assessed for eligibility, whereby only 18 studies met the inclusion criteria for the study. in addition, through the discussion of themes below, it is evident that various factors such as age, cultural differences, gender, etc., play a significant role on how various children can be psychologically affected from exposure to domestic violence. While previous studies have focused on the psychological impacts of domestic violence on the direct victims, the study highlights the gap and attention that should be given to these children, and further encourages limited physical, emotional and any other form of violence that can occur and be potentially harmful to the children exposed to the domestic violence. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Science, School Behavioural & Lifestyle Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2024-04
- Authors: Mudau, Adivhaho
- Date: 2024-04
- Subjects: Family violence -- South Africa , Victims of family violence -- South Africa , Abused children -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/63893 , vital:73623
- Description: An intergenerational sequence of violence exists within families such that children’s direct or indirect experience to domestic violence may result in psychological and behavioural effects in their adulthood. In addition to the implications on children’s emotional and psychological well-being, exposure to domestic violence seems detrimental to children’s expression of emotions. This study aimed to synthesize the type of evidence available on the psychological and emotional effects of domestic violence on children exposed to such experiences. By means of a scoping methodological framework, previously published literature addressing the psychological trauma that children experience due to the exposure to domestic violence was identified. Findings indicate that the consequences on children who have been exposed to domestic violence are broad and can be determined by various factors such as the child’s temperament, environment and genetic predispositions. In this study, 218 studies were screened, with 24 studies assessed for eligibility, whereby only 18 studies met the inclusion criteria for the study. in addition, through the discussion of themes below, it is evident that various factors such as age, cultural differences, gender, etc., play a significant role on how various children can be psychologically affected from exposure to domestic violence. While previous studies have focused on the psychological impacts of domestic violence on the direct victims, the study highlights the gap and attention that should be given to these children, and further encourages limited physical, emotional and any other form of violence that can occur and be potentially harmful to the children exposed to the domestic violence. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Science, School Behavioural & Lifestyle Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2024-04
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