CHILDHOOD DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS

Childhood Disruptive Behaviors

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the concept of “childhood disruptive behavior” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “attention-deficit/hyperactivity syndrome and opposition defiant disorder”; which also analyzes many aspects of the disorders cited and tries to gauge its effect on “childhood behavior”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “attention-deficit/hyperactivity syndrome and opposition defiant disorder”; in addition, the study measures the significant impact of the disorders on “childhood behavior”.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION4

Statement of the Problem4

Source of the problem4

Significance of the problem4

Feasibility of the Study4

Scope of Literature Review5

Hypothesis/Research Question5

Theoretical Context6

Variables of Interest11

METHODOLOGY11

Description of the Design11

Control of Extraneous Variables11

Internal and External Validity Assessment12

Sampling Design13

Measurement Instruments13

Reliability and Validity of Instruments14

Sources of Measurement Error15

Ethical Considerations15

DATA ANALYSIS16

Data Analysis Procedures16

Presentation of Results17

Interpretation of Results19

COMMUNICATING FINDINGS20

Discussion of findings20

Limitations21

Alternative explanations22

Implications for the practitioner and for future research22

Childhood Disruptive Behaviors

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

The problem statement of this study is underlined and demonstrated as a combined analysis of two childhood disruptive behaviors, namely Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

Source of the Problem

Both ADHD and ODD notified the presence of hyperactivity and impulsive behavior among children of age bracket 6-18 years.

Significance of the Problem

The purpose of the study is to identify the causes for the notified behaviors among children. This methodology will help understanding and comprehension all of ebbs and flows of such disorders; in addition, the study intends an appreciative treatment of these issues.

Feasibility of the Study

The purpose of this study is to examine childhood disruptive behaviors. The study is based on the sample size of 548 subjects. The sample size include both gender segments; male and female population. This research possesses greater feasibility to identify the factors that are responsible for the disruptive behavior in children. The results of the research can be utilized to formulate effective strategies for elimination of the factors that are responsible for disruptive behaviors.

Scope of Literature Review

In the present context and script intended, the purpose and scope of this study is to attempt and learn the variations and types of child disorders, namely ADHD and ODD. The scope shall cover what portions, forms and categories of variations of these orders occur (Martel, Gremillion, Roberts, Eye, 2010).

Hypothesis/Research Question

Ho: There is no significant impact of ADHD and ODD on the behavior of children under age bracket of 6-18 years.

H1: There is significant impact of ADHD and ODD on the behavior of children under age bracket of 6-18 years.

Theoretical Context



Variables of Interest

The variables selected for this study are:

Presence of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity syndrome

Presence of Oppositional defiant disorder

Behavior variance of children

Methodology

Description of the Design

The current study incorporated a bi-factor model which includes a 'g' factor model, along with one-factor, two-factor, three-factor and second-order model. The study also includes different models that were previously used to understand and comprehend the impact of ADHD and ODD disorders on behavior of children.

Control of Extraneous Variables

There are several extraneous variables that were selected for the purpose of identifying behavioral patterns in ...