title: [Self-esteem of boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - pilot study].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare the self concept of boys with ADHD and health subjects; to determine which symptoms ofADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD) have the greatest impact on self-concept.
  
  
  METHODS
  Polish version of The Harter Self-Esteem Questionnaire (HSEQ) was filled by boys with ADHD and control group. In addition, a diagnosis of ODD and CD was made in ADHD group.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A significant difference was observed between boys with ADHD and control group on the following scales of HSEQ: Global Self-Esteem Subscale, Social Acceptance Subscale and Scholastic Performance Subscale. No significant influence of the quantity and intensity of ADHD and ODD symptoms on self-esteem was found. A significant correlation was indicated between all scales of HSEQ and quantity and intensity of symptoms ofADHD.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Boys with ADHD have lower self-esteem than their healthy peers and their global self-esteem, social acceptance and school skills are most affected. The presence of conduct disorder (CD) had the greatest impact on the decrease of self esteem in ADHD group.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Psychiatrii Wieku Rozwojowego WUM Kierownik.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Błachno
authors.forename: Artur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kołakowski
authors.forename: Stanisław
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wójtowicz
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wolańczyk
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bryńska
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pisula
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Złotkowska
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D057566:Self Report; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012917:Social Adjustment