From Traditional to Ecological Understanding Attention Deficit Disorders Through Quantitative and Qualitative Research |
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| Author:
| Houghton, Stephen
Carroll, Annemaree
O'Donoghue, Thomas
Taylor, Myra |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59454-371-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $162.95 |
Book Description:
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The majority of research conducted in the field of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) has comprised laboratory-based psychological studies using highly repetitive and boring tasks. Hence, the generalisability of such work is somewhat limited. This book describes, in three sections, a unique research program which successfully sought to achieve ecological validity in research. Specifically, the three sections describe: (i) the historical conceptualisation of AD/HD and the...
More DescriptionThe majority of research conducted in the field of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) has comprised laboratory-based psychological studies using highly repetitive and boring tasks. Hence, the generalisability of such work is somewhat limited. This book describes, in three sections, a unique research program which successfully sought to achieve ecological validity in research. Specifically, the three sections describe: (i) the historical conceptualisation of AD/HD and the emergence of models of AD/HD; (ii) the development of a unique quantitative research program incorporating studies using a traditional approach through to those conducted in naturalistic settings; and (iii) the initiation of a related grounded theory' research approach to bringing about a fuller understanding of the everyday experiences of individuals with AD/HD.