Parenting Styles and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the South Asian Population: A Narrative Review
2024

Parenting Styles and ADHD in South Asians

Sample size: 133 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Patel Panna, Behl Jaspreet, Karim Tahia, Palnati Sainamitha R, Bhakta Saajan

Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, USA

Hypothesis

How do parenting styles influence the expression and management of ADHD symptoms in South Asian families?

Conclusion

The review highlights the need for culturally tailored interventions to improve ADHD diagnosis and treatment in South Asian communities.

Supporting Evidence

  • ADHD is underdiagnosed in South Asian populations due to cultural stigma.
  • Parenting styles significantly influence the management of ADHD symptoms.
  • Authoritarian parenting may exacerbate ADHD symptoms in children.

Takeaway

This study looks at how different parenting styles affect children with ADHD in South Asian families, showing that cultural factors play a big role.

Methodology

The review synthesized findings from 13 studies focusing on ADHD and parenting styles in South Asian populations.

Potential Biases

Potential biases from self-reported parenting practices and ADHD symptoms.

Limitations

Limited representation of South Asians in mental health research and reliance on self-reported data.

Participant Demographics

The review included studies with South Asian populations, but specific demographics varied across studies.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Confidence Interval

95% CI (47.8, 77.6)

Statistical Significance

p<0.001

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.74967

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