Abstract
Introduction: The complications of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affect the child and the
parents.
Objectives: The present study is conducted with the aim of studying the resilience of mothers of children
with ADHD.
Patients and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Tehran between the years 2016 to 2017. The
sample of the study consists of mothers of children with ADHD. The sample size was 110 mothers. Connor
and Davidson’s resiliency scale was used in the present study.
Results: The mean score of resilience of mothers of children with ADHD syndrome was 65.7. The mean
resilience score in individuals with high school diploma degree was 63.80 and in individuals with a diploma
degree were 72.19. This difference between groups was statistically significant.
Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, the participants had a relatively moderate level of resiliency.
Among the demographic variables which were studied, the level of education had a significant relationship
with mothers’ resilience and the levels of resilience of those with higher education were higher.