Journal article
Diversity and representation in ADHD psychosocial treatment research: A comprehensive synthesis with data from over 10,000 participants
Clinical psychology review, Vol.112, 102461
08/2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102461
PMID: 38945033
Abstract
Demographic data from nearly 50 years of treatment research for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are synthesized. Comprehensive search identified ADHD treatment studies that were between-group designs, included a psychosocial, evidence-based treatment, and were conducted in the United States. One hundred and twenty-six studies that included 10,604 youth were examined. Reporting of demographics varied with 48% of studies (k = 61) reporting ethnicity, 73% (k = 92) reporting race, 80% (k = 101) reporting age (M age = 8.81, SD = 2.82), and 88% (k = 111) reporting gender. Most participants identified as non-Hispanic/Latine (15.99% Hispanic/Latine), White (62.54%), and boys (74.39%; 24.47% girls). Since the 1970s, zero youth in ADHD treatment studies identified as Middle Eastern/North African, 0.1% were American Indian/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander, 1.77% were Asian, 15.10% were Black, and 3.14% were Multiracial. Based on publication year, the proportions of girls, racially minoritized youth, and Hispanic/Latine youth included in ADHD treatment research have increased over time. Girls, non-binary and non-cisgender youth, young children, adolescents, Hispanic/Latine youth, and youth from all racial groups other than White are underrepresented in ADHD treatment research. Research gaps are discussed, and recommendations for comprehensive demographic reporting in child and adolescent psychological research are provided.
•Girls, non-binary and non-cisgender youth, young children, and adolescents are underrepresented in the ADHD treatment literature.•Hispanic/Latine youth and youth from all racial groups other than White are underrepresented in the ADHD treatment literature.•Representation of minoritized and marginalized groups has been improving over time.•Findings underscore the need for researchers to design ADHD treatment studies with careful consideration of increasing representation and measurement of all groups.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Diversity and representation in ADHD psychosocial treatment research: A comprehensive synthesis with data from over 10,000 participants
- Creators
- Brittany M. Merrill - Center for ChildrenMegan M. Hare - Florida International UniversityJennifer Piscitello - Center for ChildrenNicole K. Schatz - Florida International UniversityGregory A. Fabiano - Center for ChildrenErica L. Wells - Pediatric Psychology Associates, Miami, FL, United States of AmericaEmily L. Robertson - Center for ChildrenAriel M. Aloe - University of IowaWilliam E. Pelham - Florida International UniversityFiona Macphee - Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS), Seattle, WA, United States of AmericaMarcela Ramos - Florida International UniversityXin Zhao - University of California, IrvineAmy R. Altszuler - Florida International UniversityNatalie Javadi - Columbia University Irving Medical CenterStephanie S.J. Morris - University of MiamiAlyssa Smyth - University at Buffalo, State University of New YorkLeah Ward - University of Rochester Medical CenterHeather A. Jones - Virginia Commonwealth University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Clinical psychology review, Vol.112, 102461
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102461
- PMID
- 38945033
- ISSN
- 0272-7358
- eISSN
- 1873-7811
- Grant note
Funding source This work was funded by the Institute of Education Sciences
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 06/13/2024
- Date published
- 08/2024
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984648574302771
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