An Exploration of the Impact of Parenting on the Sleep Patterns of Children with ADHD

The type of parenting given to a child with ADHD will affect the child's sleep patterns in their daily life. This study will explore the impact of parenting on the sleep patterns of children with ADHD. Objective: This study aimed to explore the influence of parenting on the sleep patterns of ADHD children. Method: This study was conducted using a phenomenology approach. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with eight participants of primary caregivers of children with ADHD. Qualitative methods were applied using in-depth interviews. Interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: This study resulted in 3 themes based on parenting patterns that affect sleep patterns that have been identified in this study, namely: Caregiver parenting, type of parenting, and sleep pattern problems in ADHD children. Conclusion: Occupational therapists should pay attention to children's sleep patterns based on caregivers' parenting patterns to find the cause of sleep problems in children with ADHD to improve children's sleep quality and general well-being.