The Relationship Between Religion and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Author

Philip B. Mason

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Cossman, Jeralynn S.

Committee Member

Brauner-Otto, Sarah

Committee Member

Peterson, Lindsey

Committee Member

Chi, Guangqing

Committee Member

Burdette, Amy M.

Date of Degree

12-15-2012

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

Major

Sociology

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Department of Sociology

Abstract

Research shows that religious people have higher levels of self-control. Scientists also hypothesize that individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are less likely to participate in religious services which require long periods of attention and self discipline. However, little research has investigated the potential relationship between ADHD and religious participation. Using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), this study finds (1) mothers’ prayer frequency is marginally related to children’s ADHD symptoms and diagnosis although other religious indicators are not significantly related, (2) childhood religious involvement and affiliation are not significantly related to ADHD symptoms and diagnosis, and (3) childhood ADHD is not significantly related to adult religious involvement and affiliation.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/20347

Recommended Citation

Mason, Philip B., "The Relationship Between Religion and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 4613.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/4613