Study - Careers and worklife balance of parents with ADHD
Nov 21, 2017 17:45:26 GMT
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Post by jennyks on Nov 21, 2017 17:45:26 GMT
My name is Jenny Kananov Shayo; I am a doctoral researcher in the Department of Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, supervised by Dr. Almuth Mcdowall and we are both trained psychologists. I am looking for participants to take part in my research project about careers and work - life balance of parents with ADHD and their partners.
Background
Right now, there is too little research on adults with ADHD regarding career, work and parenting, and juggling these aspects. Many studies seem to emphasise how work might be difficult for those with ADHD and only few studies have offered a more positive perspective on the ‘bright side’ of ADHD and the strengths, which individuals with ADHD might bring.
Why is this important?
This research project is a first stage of my doctoral study that aims to contribute to raising awareness to ADHD in adulthood and investigate the career paths as well as the unique experiences of working parents with ADHD and their spouses. Unlike many previous studies, I plan to adopt a balanced approach giving room to challenges and difficulties as well as strengths and accomplishments. An additional aim is to identify a range of behaviours, strategies and skills that will be helpful to working parents with ADHD with self - management of work - life balance.
How will this work?
Taking part in this project entails being interviewed during 2-3 meeting with me at a time and place that will suit each participant.
In the interview I will ask participants questions about their careers outlining positive and negative experiences, about their work - life balance and about their ADHD.
Interviews will be recorded, transcribed and analysed using narrative analysis, a method that looks in depth at people's stories. Anonymity and confidentiality of participants will be assured.
Participants requirements
* Parents diagnosed with ADHD who are currently employed (full time or part time) and their spouses who are currently employed (full time or part time).
* No diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or any other severe psychiatric disorder requiring inpatient treatment.
Starting date: November 2017 Expected completion date: November 2018 (flexible)
* This research project was approved by the the Departmental Research Ethics Committee, School of Business, Economics and Informatics at Birkbeck, University of London.
If you are interested to take part or have further questions please contact me at:
j.kananovshayo@bbk.ac.uk
Thank you!
Background
Right now, there is too little research on adults with ADHD regarding career, work and parenting, and juggling these aspects. Many studies seem to emphasise how work might be difficult for those with ADHD and only few studies have offered a more positive perspective on the ‘bright side’ of ADHD and the strengths, which individuals with ADHD might bring.
Why is this important?
This research project is a first stage of my doctoral study that aims to contribute to raising awareness to ADHD in adulthood and investigate the career paths as well as the unique experiences of working parents with ADHD and their spouses. Unlike many previous studies, I plan to adopt a balanced approach giving room to challenges and difficulties as well as strengths and accomplishments. An additional aim is to identify a range of behaviours, strategies and skills that will be helpful to working parents with ADHD with self - management of work - life balance.
How will this work?
Taking part in this project entails being interviewed during 2-3 meeting with me at a time and place that will suit each participant.
In the interview I will ask participants questions about their careers outlining positive and negative experiences, about their work - life balance and about their ADHD.
Interviews will be recorded, transcribed and analysed using narrative analysis, a method that looks in depth at people's stories. Anonymity and confidentiality of participants will be assured.
Participants requirements
* Parents diagnosed with ADHD who are currently employed (full time or part time) and their spouses who are currently employed (full time or part time).
* No diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or any other severe psychiatric disorder requiring inpatient treatment.
Starting date: November 2017 Expected completion date: November 2018 (flexible)
* This research project was approved by the the Departmental Research Ethics Committee, School of Business, Economics and Informatics at Birkbeck, University of London.
If you are interested to take part or have further questions please contact me at:
j.kananovshayo@bbk.ac.uk
Thank you!