OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to provide an overview of prospective studies that have addressed the association between attention problems (AP, i.e. symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness) and academic achievement (AA). METHOD: We conducted a systematic search in the literature. Normal population studies and clinical studies were included. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by objective criteria. A best evidence synthesis was used to determine the strengths of the association. RESULTS: Sixteen studies were included. We found convincing evidence for a negative association between AP and AA. After controlling for intelligence, comorbidity, and socioeconomic status (SES), the association between the hyperactive symptoms of AP and AA was non-significant in two studies. CONCLUSION: Children with AP are at risk for lower AA and subsequent adverse outcomes later in life. Interventions in affected children should focus on their behavioural and educational development.
OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to provide an overview of prospective studies that have addressed the association between attention problems (AP, i.e. symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness) and academic achievement (AA). METHOD: We conducted a systematic search in the literature. Normal population studies and clinical studies were included. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by objective criteria. A best evidence synthesis was used to determine the strengths of the association. RESULTS: Sixteen studies were included. We found convincing evidence for a negative association between AP and AA. After controlling for intelligence, comorbidity, and socioeconomic status (SES), the association between the hyperactive symptoms of AP and AA was non-significant in two studies. CONCLUSION:Children with AP are at risk for lower AA and subsequent adverse outcomes later in life. Interventions in affected children should focus on their behavioural and educational development.
Authors: Julie Salla; Grégory Michel; Jean Baptiste Pingault; Eric Lacourse; Stéphane Paquin; Cédric Galéra; Bruno Falissard; Michel Boivin; Richard E Tremblay; Sylvana M Côté Journal: Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry Date: 2016-03-26 Impact factor: 4.785
Authors: T Michael O'Shea; Robert M Joseph; Karl C K Kuban; Elizabeth N Allred; Janice Ware; Taryn Coster; Raina N Fichorova; Olaf Dammann; Alan Leviton Journal: Pediatr Res Date: 2014-04-10 Impact factor: 3.756
Authors: Brittany M Merrill; Anne S Morrow; Amy R Altszuler; Fiona L Macphee; Elizabeth M Gnagy; Andrew R Greiner; Erika K Coles; Joseph S Raiker; Stefany Coxe; William E Pelham Journal: J Consult Clin Psychol Date: 2016-09-12