Below is a curated list of published studies related to different aspects of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Saudi Arabia, including prevalence, awareness, diagnosis, language and communication, and review articles.
Additional studies from Saudi Arabia, including topics not featured on this page, are available in the research library. We also maintain a list of ADHD-related theses that have been made available online. If you would like your research featured here, or know of any publications in or about ADHD in KSA that you believe should be included here, please get in touch by email at research @ adhd.org.sa.
Note: Unless specifically stated, these studies were neither conducted by nor supported by the Saudi ADHD Society, and are provided as a resource for researchers only.
Review Articles
Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]
Abstract
This study was aimed at measuring the differences of elementary school teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems that appear in pupils with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on measuring any statistically significance differences of some variables and their relationship to the extent of realization of teachers. These variables included gender, level of education, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. This research applied the descriptive approach, using a questionnaire. The study sample included 304 male elementary school teachers and 301 female elementary school teachers. The study found several results; no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level or less regarding teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems in pupils with ADHD and level of education. The study also showed statistically significant differences between the perceptions of teachers and gender, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. [Full study is in Arabic]
Keywords
attitudes, behavior, elementary school, featured, riyadh, school, study, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abdulrahman Abdullah Abaoud,Nabil Sharaf Almalki," year="2015" title="Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]" volume="27" issue="3" journal="Journal of Educational Sciences" shortjournal="JES" startpage="405" endpage="427" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Prevalence
Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]
Abstract
This study was aimed at measuring the differences of elementary school teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems that appear in pupils with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on measuring any statistically significance differences of some variables and their relationship to the extent of realization of teachers. These variables included gender, level of education, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. This research applied the descriptive approach, using a questionnaire. The study sample included 304 male elementary school teachers and 301 female elementary school teachers. The study found several results; no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level or less regarding teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems in pupils with ADHD and level of education. The study also showed statistically significant differences between the perceptions of teachers and gender, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. [Full study is in Arabic]
Keywords
attitudes, behavior, elementary school, featured, riyadh, school, study, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abdulrahman Abdullah Abaoud,Nabil Sharaf Almalki," year="2015" title="Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]" volume="27" issue="3" journal="Journal of Educational Sciences" shortjournal="JES" startpage="405" endpage="427" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Awareness and Attitudes
Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]
Abstract
This study was aimed at measuring the differences of elementary school teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems that appear in pupils with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on measuring any statistically significance differences of some variables and their relationship to the extent of realization of teachers. These variables included gender, level of education, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. This research applied the descriptive approach, using a questionnaire. The study sample included 304 male elementary school teachers and 301 female elementary school teachers. The study found several results; no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level or less regarding teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems in pupils with ADHD and level of education. The study also showed statistically significant differences between the perceptions of teachers and gender, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. [Full study is in Arabic]
Keywords
attitudes, behavior, elementary school, featured, riyadh, school, study, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abdulrahman Abdullah Abaoud,Nabil Sharaf Almalki," year="2015" title="Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]" volume="27" issue="3" journal="Journal of Educational Sciences" shortjournal="JES" startpage="405" endpage="427" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Diagnosis
Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]
Abstract
This study was aimed at measuring the differences of elementary school teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems that appear in pupils with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on measuring any statistically significance differences of some variables and their relationship to the extent of realization of teachers. These variables included gender, level of education, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. This research applied the descriptive approach, using a questionnaire. The study sample included 304 male elementary school teachers and 301 female elementary school teachers. The study found several results; no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level or less regarding teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems in pupils with ADHD and level of education. The study also showed statistically significant differences between the perceptions of teachers and gender, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. [Full study is in Arabic]
Keywords
attitudes, behavior, elementary school, featured, riyadh, school, study, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abdulrahman Abdullah Abaoud,Nabil Sharaf Almalki," year="2015" title="Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]" volume="27" issue="3" journal="Journal of Educational Sciences" shortjournal="JES" startpage="405" endpage="427" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Language & Communication
Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]
Abstract
This study was aimed at measuring the differences of elementary school teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems that appear in pupils with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on measuring any statistically significance differences of some variables and their relationship to the extent of realization of teachers. These variables included gender, level of education, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. This research applied the descriptive approach, using a questionnaire. The study sample included 304 male elementary school teachers and 301 female elementary school teachers. The study found several results; no statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level or less regarding teachers" perceptions of behavioral problems in pupils with ADHD and level of education. The study also showed statistically significant differences between the perceptions of teachers and gender, years of experience, teacher’s current position, previous experience in teaching pupils with ADHD, and training. [Full study is in Arabic]
Keywords
attitudes, behavior, elementary school, featured, riyadh, school, study, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abdulrahman Abdullah Abaoud,Nabil Sharaf Almalki," year="2015" title="Behavioral Problems Associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Students As Perceived by Elementary School Teachers in Riyadh [Arabic]" volume="27" issue="3" journal="Journal of Educational Sciences" shortjournal="JES" startpage="405" endpage="427" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]