TY  - JOUR
TI  - Evaluation of Executive Functions, Obesity and Self-Esteem in Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AB  - Aim: Executive function deficits are very common in attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD). Recent studies suggest that common mechanisms in the pathophysiology of obesity and ADHD may be related to impulse control and executive functions. This study aimed to compare the executive functions and self-esteem levels of children and adolescents with ADHD with and without overweight/obesity. The study also aimed to examine the relationships between overweight/obesity, executive functions, ADHD and self-esteem in children and adolescents. Patients and Method: Participants included 71 children/adolescents (mean age = 16.12±1.71; age range= 12-18 years; 71.83% males) with ADHD who applied to Gazi University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry outpatient clinics between March 2021 and April 2022 and did not use any medication. Participants completed the Executive Functions Behavior Evaluation Inventory Scale (parent form), Conners Parent Rating Scale-Revised Short Form and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: Results showed that hyperactivity symptoms and working memory function were significant predictors of self-esteem in adolescents with ADHD. In addition, when adolescents with ADHD were compared according to their overweight/obesity level, significant differences were found between the groups in working memory and planning/organization functions. However, no difference was found between the groups in terms of self-esteem and ADHD severity. Conclusion: The findings suggest that working memory and hyperactivity symptom severity may play an important role in understanding the self-esteem of adolescents with ADHD. While no difference was found in terms of self-esteem and ADHD clinic in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD according to overweight/ obesity status, differences in working memory and planning/organization skills suggest that executive functions play a critical role in overweight/obesity in ADHD.
AU  - Yıldırım, Murat
AU  - Özaslan, Ahmet
DO  - 10.30733/std.2022.01564
PY  - 2022
JO  - Selçuk Tıp Dergisi
VL  - 38
IS  - 4
SN  - 1017-6616
SP  - 165
EP  - 173
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/1172427
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