Some environmental and familial correlates and antecedents of hyperactivity.

Based on a theoretical perspective combining social and organic approaches to the etiology of hyperactivity, research was conducted via parent interview on 492 children from a representative population of more than 5000 school children. Data analysis suggests that each of four areas of familial influence—Achievement Press, Provisions for General Learning, Parent-Child Interaction, and Family History and Characteristics—have possible implications in the labeling of a child as hyperactive.