Psychoeducation Intervention Effectiveness to Improve Social Skills in Young People with ADHD: A Meta-Analysis

Objective: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be associated with limited understanding of the condition and poor social skills. Some evidence favors a psychoeducational approach, but little is known about the effectiveness of psychoeducation. Methods: Systematic review and meta-anal...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2022-02, Vol.26 (3), p.340-357
Main Authors: Powell, Lauren Amy, Parker, Jack, Weighall, Anna, Harpin, Valerie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - therapy
Behavior Therapy
Humans
Practical Meta-Analyses
Social Skills
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Summary:Objective: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be associated with limited understanding of the condition and poor social skills. Some evidence favors a psychoeducational approach, but little is known about the effectiveness of psychoeducation. Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies assessing psychoeducational interventions that aim to improve social skills of young people with ADHD. Results: Ten studies, including 943 participants, reported across 13 papers met the inclusion criteria. Although effect sizes were small, findings suggest the included interventions significantly improved social skills in young people with ADHD. Conclusions: Results show promise for psychoeducational behavioral interventions . However, the recommendations that can be developed from existing evidence are somewhat limited by the low quality of studies. Further rigorous trials are needed. In addition, future research should consider the long-term outcomes for these interventions, they should be iteratively co-designed and research should consider the context they intend to be delivered in.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054721997553