Thesis (MA. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2004. / Refer to the document

Thesis (PhD) - Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, 2009. / Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology - 2009. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-308)

This study was undertaken to analyse and evaluate the nature and quality of emotional intelligence in learners with Attention Deficit Disorder, and to investigate whether their emotional intelligence was enhanced, and whether the symptoms and behaviour of these learners improved, after exposure to a program on emotional intelligence. At the beginning of the study, the learners displayed an inaccurate appraisal of their emotional intelligence as being at a higher level than that of their peer group. After exposure to a program on emotional intelligence, these learners were able to accurately appraise their emotional intelligence. The results of this study indicate that the symptoms and behaviour of learners with Attention Deficit Disorder appear to be improved after exposure to a program on emotional intelligence. The enhancement of emotional intelligence therefore appears to be related to the symptoms and behaviour of learners with Attention Deficit Disorder. The researcher recognized the limitations of the research and made recommendations for future research on emotional intelligence in learners with AD/HD. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Psychology of Education)

The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene is the predominant means of dopamine deactivation within the prefrontal cortex (PFC), a brain locus implicated in Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dopamine dysregulation is a significant contributor to the pathophysiology of ADHD and Methylphenidate (MPH), an effective treatment for ADHD, and acts at least in part, through modulation of dopamine levels in the PFC. Thus, we tested the hypothesis that the Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Val108/158 Met polymorphism modulates behavioral dimensions relevant for ADHD and/or response of these behavioral dimensions to MPH and/or neuropsychological functions considered relevant for ADHD. No genotype or genotype by treatment interaction effects were observed for behavioral response to MPH. No genotype effects were observed using the family-based approach. Marginal genotype effects were observed between the Met/Met genotype and some but not all aspects of executive functioning. Overall, these results do not support the implication of the COMT Val108/158 Met polymorphism in ADHD, ADHD relevant behaviours or response to methylphenidate, but weakly implicate COMT gene in some aspects of executive functions in children with ADHD. Given that gene effects on behaviours are likely to be very small, a much large sample would be needed in order to establish these results, both negative and positive, with better confidence.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2005. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

This study was undertaken to analyse and evaluate the nature and quality of emotional intelligence in learners with Attention Deficit Disorder, and to investigate whether their emotional intelligence was enhanced, and whether the symptoms and behaviour of these learners improved, after exposure to a program on emotional intelligence. At the beginning of the study, the learners displayed an inaccurate appraisal of their emotional intelligence as being at a higher level than that of their peer group. After exposure to a program on emotional intelligence, these learners were able to accurately appraise their emotional intelligence. The results of this study indicate that the symptoms and behaviour of learners with Attention Deficit Disorder appear to be improved after exposure to a program on emotional intelligence. The enhancement of emotional intelligence therefore appears to be related to the symptoms and behaviour of learners with Attention Deficit Disorder. The researcher recognized the limitations of the research and made recommendations for future research on emotional intelligence in learners with AD/HD. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Psychology of Education)

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The purpose of this study was to determine, by means of a review of literature and empirical research, the impact of dietary interventions on the classroom health promotion of Foundation Phase learners with ADD. In order to reach this goal, it was imperative to illustrate the meaning of the concepts health, wellness, health promoting schools, nutrition and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The objective of the empirical research was to determine whether dietary interventions would promote the health of Foundation Phase learners with ADD in the classroom by focusing on decreasing their levels of hyperactivity, increasing their concentration and improving their social behaviour. In conclusion, the following are some of the findings of this study. Dietary interventions impacted positively on: the hyperactivity level of participating foundation phase learners with ADD in the classroom; the ability of participating foundation phase learners with ADD to concentrate in the classroom; and the social behaviour of participating foundation phase learners with ADD in the classroom. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2005.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is surrounded by confusion and controversy regarding its definition, course, etiology and treatment. Among adults, ADHD is rarely considered a diagnostic reality of primary importance and is often overlooked. This study provides descriptive validity for adult ADHD in distinguishing it from controls, and identifying both a pure condition and one wrought with comorbidity.

In this study 2 groups of adults, those with and without ADHD, were studied in terms of cognitive functioning and symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Due to the difficulties in diagnosing ADHD in this population three methods of diagnosis were used and the resulting findings presented. The groups did not differ in measures of depression, anxiety, substance abuse or age. Those adults who met criteria for ADHD showed worse performance on a measure of response inhibition compared to those without ADHD. The patterns of correlations among the cognitive measures differed between the two groups. The conclusions from the findings are discussed in relation to Barkley's (1997) self-regulation model of ADHD.