Research Studies

Black Mothers’ ADHD Experiences, Attitudes, and Support-Seeking Decisions

Syracuse, NY, multiple: Multiple Locations

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End Date December 31, 2024

Primary Contact Catherine Montgomery, M.S.

Email cmontg05@syr.edu


Study Details

Do you have a child with ADHD?
Call for Research Participants!

PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to understand Black maternal figures’ decision making for their youth with ADHD, including their experience with, conceptualization of, and support-seeking decisions for ADHD.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Aged 18+; identify as Black/African American; be the primary female guardian to at least one child (aged 7-10) with ADHD who identifies as Black; child must not currently use medication treatment for ADHD; must consent to audio/video recording

DESIGN

  1. Pre-screening and demographic survey (~15 minutes)
  2. 45-60 minute interview (choice of Zoom or in-person*)

*In-person interviews will be in a location agreed upon by both participant and researcher

COMPENSATION

Earn up to $40 per each hour of participation

Find out if you’re eligible here: tinyurl.com/ADHDmother

Contact Catherine Montgomery, M.S., for more information
Email: (cmontg05@syr.edu)

The information provided by CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number NU38DD000002 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).