Mechanisms linking parental educational attainment with child ADHD, depression, and academic problems: a study of extended families in The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study.

Fartein Ask Torvik Espen Moen Eilertsen Tom A McAdams Kristin Gustavson Henrik Daae Zachrisson Ragnhild Eek Brandlistuen Line C Gjerde Karoline Alexandra Havdahl Camilla Stoltenberg Helga Ask Eivind Ystrøm

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)

Associations between educational attainment of mothers and fathers and child symptoms of ADHD and academic problems could not be ascribed to shared familial risk factors, whereas associations with symptoms of depression could. Parental education or resources and behaviors resulting from low education might be targets of interventions aimed at reducing symptoms of ADHD and academic problems.

Keyphrases

mental health
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
sleep quality
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
risk factors
healthcare
depressive symptoms
physical activity