Peer contagion dynamics in the friendships of children with ADHD.

Sébastien NormandMaude LambertJoanna GuietMara BrendgenRoger BakemanAmori Yee Mikami

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2022)

These results extend findings of peer contagion processes to the friendships of children with ADHD and suggest that contagion may vary according to interaction context (i.e., competition vs. cooperation). Understanding the spread of peer contagion may illuminate how children with ADHD and their friends influence each other's adjustment over time and may guide friendship-focused psychosocial interventions for this population.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
young adults
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
mental health
physical activity