The impact of inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, academic achievement, and gender on the self-esteem: a study of children in Japanese elementary schools

The intensity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children not diagnosed with ADHD has been associated with low self-esteem. This study examined gender-based self-esteem differences in elementary school children and analyzed the relationships among inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, academic achievement, school experience, and perceived social support on self-esteem.