BACKGROUND: Although differential patterns of temperament and character have been documented in subjects with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), few studies have investigated relations between these dimensions, clinical features of ADHD, and treatment outcome. METHODS: Ninety-five boys with ADHD and 87 controls participated in the study; 88.5% of the referred patients were reassessed after optimal titration of methylphendiate treatment. RESULTS: Compared with controls, boys with ADHD showed a temperament profile of high novelty seeking, low reward dependence, and persistence, as well as low scores on both self-determination and cooperativeness character dimensions. No significant differences were found between subjects with ADHD and controls in harm avoidance. Temperament and character traits were related to specific symptom domains and comorbidity but did not predict global severity of ADHD. Persistent and immature children with ADHD were more likely to experience short-term remission. 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND: Although differential patterns of temperament and character have been documented in subjects with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), few studies have investigated relations between these dimensions, clinical features of ADHD, and treatment outcome. METHODS: Ninety-five boys with ADHD and 87 controls participated in the study; 88.5% of the referred patients were reassessed after optimal titration of methylphendiate treatment. RESULTS: Compared with controls, boys with ADHD showed a temperament profile of high novelty seeking, low reward dependence, and persistence, as well as low scores on both self-determination and cooperativeness character dimensions. No significant differences were found between subjects with ADHD and controls in harm avoidance. Temperament and character traits were related to specific symptom domains and comorbidity but did not predict global severity of ADHD. Persistent and immature children with ADHD were more likely to experience short-term remission. 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors: Simon Trent; Alison Dennehy; Heather Richardson; Obah A Ojarikre; Paul S Burgoyne; Trevor Humby; William Davies Journal: Psychoneuroendocrinology Date: 2011-07-01 Impact factor: 4.905
Authors: Fernando Fernández-Aranda; Zaida Agüera; Rita Castro; Susana Jiménez-Murcia; Jose Antoni Ramos-Quiroga; Rosa Bosch; Ana Beatriz Fagundo; Roser Granero; Eva Penelo; Laurence Claes; Isabel Sánchez; Nadine Riesco; Miquel Casas; Jose Manuel Menchon Journal: BMC Psychiatry Date: 2013-06-11 Impact factor: 3.630