Fathers' Involvement in ADHD Management: Outcomes

Plain-language summary

Research suggests that while fatherly involvement is generally beneficial, their participation in specific ADHD interventions like parent training is often lower than mothers', which can affect treatment outcomes. Other research provided did not directly address paternal involvement in ADHD management or child outcomes specifically, focusing instead on broader population health, other neurodevelopmental disorders, or prenatal factors.

Key findings

• Fathers often participate less than mothers in behavioral parent training programs for ADHD, which might limit the full potential of these interventions.
• Increased fatherly involvement in behavioral parent training for ADHD is seen as a positive factor that can improve treatment success and family well-being.
• Strategies are needed to encourage and support fathers to participate more actively in their child’s ADHD management programs.

Studies cited (2)

1. Father participation in behavioral parent training for ADHD: review and recommendations for increasing inclusion and engagement — Fabiano GA (2007, Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43), review)

   DOI: 10.1037/0893-3200.21.4.683

2. Paternal ADHD symptoms and child conduct problems: is father involvement always beneficial? — Romirowsky AM, Chronis-Tuscano A (2014, Child: care, health and development, other)

   DOI: 10.1111/cch.12092 PMCID: PMC4574913