A multinational, cross-cultural perspective on hyperactivity.
Five independent studies of the prevalence of hyperactivity in five countries are compared. All used the Conners Short Parent-Teacher Questionnaire. Sample sizes were 271 (USA), 418 (New Zealand), 711 (Great Britain), 1759 (Australia), 5357 (Germany). National cut-off points ranged from 15 to 21.
Holborow
Patricia
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Fred and Eleanor Schonell Educational Research Centre.
Berry
Paul
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Fred and Eleanor Schonell Educational Research Centre.
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States