Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Meyer, Kara J.
URN	etd-11082005-201642
Title	Improving Homework in Adolscents with ADHD: Comparing Training in Self- vs. Parent-Monitoring of Homework and Study Skills Completion
Degree	Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department	Psychology
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Mary Lou Kelley Committee Chair George Noell Committee Member W. Drew Gouvier Committee Member
Keywords	ADHD homework study skills self-monitoring
Date of Defense	2005-10-20
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Self-monitoring has been proven to be effective in increasing performance, on task behavior, and homework completion in students with learning disabilities and other academic difficulties. Parent supervision and involvement in homework also has been shown to improve performance. However, the effectiveness of parent vs. self-monitoring of homework completion and test preparation has never been examined in adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The current study compared the effectiveness of self- and parent-monitoring of homework and study skills completion in middle school students with ADHD. Students were trained in the SQ4R study strategy and homework completion skills. In one group students monitored their own behavior and in the other group parents completed the monitoring. Homework and classroom problems were evaluated using the Homework Problem Checklist (HPC) and the Classroom Performance Survey (CPS). Results indicated that both interventions improved HPC and CPS scores, as well as percent of completed homework.
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