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Assignment to carry out a research project in children and youngsters diagnosed with a conduct disorder

This qualitative research reveals how children and adolescents (8-18 years) diagnosed with ADHD or a conduct disorder, experience their diagnosis and treatment. Through participant observation, focus groups, in-depth interviews and the organization of creative workshops, the variety of perspectives and experiences of 30 youngsters with behavioral problems is portrayed. This results in a written research report and two documentary films.

Date:1 Mar 2011 →  30 Jun 2011
Keywords:psychiatrization, youth, documentary, focus groups, conduct disorders, qualitative research, ADHD, medicalization, in-depth interviews
Disciplines:Education systems, General psychology, General pedagogical and educational sciences, Specialist studies in education, Education curriculum, Other pedagogical and educational sciences, Other psychology and cognitive sciences, Biological and physiological psychology