The Use of Qualitative Methods in the Study of Wellness in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

TOPIC: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) effects on children and families. PURPOSE: To describe the gaps in current ADHD literature, exploring the role of qualitative research methods to study the health and well-being of children and families with ADHD. CONCLUSIONS: In light of the difficult problems ADHD children experience and the low efficacy of many medical and psychological treatment, a need exists for understanding the contexts and everyday circumstances under which ADHD children and their families achieve well-being.