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| Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2003): |
Time perception differences in children with and without ADHD.
Full Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this study was to compare time perception in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with use of a time reproduction task.
METHODS:
The sample consisted of 60 children (30 with ADHD and 30 without ADHD) ranging in age from 9 to 12 years. Children were asked to watch a light, verbally estimate how long the light was illuminated, and hold a lever in a depressed position for the same amount of time they thought the light was on. Each child participated in 16 trials of 3, 6, 12, or 24 seconds for a total of 64 trials.
RESULTS:
Children with ADHD had significantly greater absolute discrepancy scores on the time reproduction task (F(1,58) = 10.878; P <.01) than did children in the control group. In addition, children with ADHD had greater increases in absolute discrepancy scores across time intervals (F(3,174) = 82.08; P <.01).
DISCUSSION:
Poor time perception affects the performance of social skills and other adaptive behaviors such as health consciousness and concerns for safety. The findings of this study indicate that children with ADHD have impaired time perception compared with children who do not have ADHD.
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Author information
Author/s: Meaux, Julie B (JB); Chelonis, John J (JJ);
Affiliation: University of Central Arkansas, Conway 72035, USA.
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners (J Pediatr Health Care), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2003 Mar-Apr; vol 17 (issue 2) : pp 64-71
Dates: Created 2003/03/31; Completed 2003/04/28; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12665728, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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