A critical review of self-perceptions and the positive illusory bias in children with ADHD.
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.
Owens
Julie Sarno
JS
Ohio University, Porter Hall 200, Athens, OH 45701, USA. owensj@ohio.edu
Goldfine
Matthew E
ME
Evangelista
Nicole M
NM
Hoza
Betsy
B
Kaiser
Nina M
NM
D000339:Affect; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D015982:Bias; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007088:Illusions; D012649:Self Concept