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Owens, Jayanti – Sociology of Education, 2020
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder among U.S. children. ADHD diagnoses have risen among children with both severe and mild behavioral problems, partly in response to mounting academic pressure. This study examines the consequences of ADHD diagnosis. Diagnosis can bring beneficial pharmacological…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis, Drug Therapy