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Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review

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A Critical Review of Self-perceptions and the Positive Illusory Bias in Children with ADHD

Auteurs: Julie Sarno Owens, Matthew E. Goldfine, Nicole M. Evangelista, Betsy Hoza, Nina M. Kaiser

Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review | Uitgave 4/2007

Abstract

Despite significant functional problems in multiple domains, children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) unexpectedly provide extremely positive reports of their own competence in comparison to other criteria reflecting actual competence. This counterintuitive phenomenon is known as the positive illusory bias (PIB). This article provides a comprehensive and critical review of the literature examining the self-perceptions of children with ADHD and the PIB. Specifically, we analyze methodological and statistical challenges associated with the investigation of the phenomenon, the theoretical basis for the PIB, and the effects of sample heterogeneity on self-perception patterns. We conclude by discussing the implications of this work and providing recommendations for advancing research in this area.

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Titel: A Critical Review of Self-perceptions and the Positive Illusory Bias in Children with ADHD
Auteurs: Julie Sarno Owens
Matthew E. Goldfine
Nicole M. Evangelista
Betsy Hoza
Nina M. Kaiser
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2007
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review / Uitgave 4/2007
Print ISSN: 1096-4037
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2827
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-007-0027-3

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