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Bidirectional Influence between Parental Mental Health and ADHD Behavior in Children

Author(s) Ms. Blessy Asha Kurien, Ms. Evangeline Supriya
Country India
Abstract Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition that significantly affects not only children but also their families. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between ADHD behavioral symptoms in children and parental mental health, as well as the bidirectional influence between these variables. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from 75 parents. ADHD behaviors were assessed using the Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (CPRS), while parental mental health was measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics indicated moderate to high levels of ADHD symptoms in children and moderate levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among parents. Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between ADHD behavior and parental depression, anxiety, and stress. Regression analyses further demonstrated that ADHD behavioral symptoms significantly predicted parental psychological distress. Conversely, parental mental health variables also significantly predicted ADHD behavioral severity, confirming a bidirectional relationship. The findings support the Transactional Model of Development and Family Systems Theory, emphasizing reciprocal influences between children and parents.
Keywords ADHD, parental mental health, depression, anxiety, stress, bidirectional influence, child behavior
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72262
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