A Review of Peer Relationships and Friendships in Youth With ADHD

Authors

Denise M. Gardner, Marquette UniversityFollow
Alyson C. Gerdes, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

10-2015

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Source Publication

Journal of Attention Disorders

Source ISSN

1087-0547

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1177/1087054713501552

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this essay is to examine peer relationships in youth with ADHD and to review current peer functioning interventions.

Method: The studies included in this review were identified using the following search terms: “attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,” “ADHD,” “peer relationships,” “friendships,” “social skills,” “intervention,” and “treatment.” Other than a few seminal studies published prior to 2000, studies included were published between 2000 and 2012.

Results/Discussion: Background information regarding peer relationship difficulties and specific social skills deficits of youth with ADHD is reviewed and current social skills and friendship intervention programs are examined. Future directions also are provided.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 19, No. 10 (October 2015): 844-855. DOI. © 2015 SAGE Publications. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Gardner, Denise M. and Gerdes, Alyson C., "A Review of Peer Relationships and Friendships in Youth With ADHD" (2015). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 196.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/196