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“Alla säger att han har myror i brallan men han kan inte se några” om problembeskrivningar av ADHD i bilderböcker för barn

Andersson, Alice LU and Karakas, Annie LU (2024) SOPB63 20241
School of Social Work
Abstract
This thesis examines how meaning is constructed in the text and imagery of children's picture books concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a specific focus on Johan Asplund’s (1987) theoretical framework of social responsiveness and G.H Mead’s (1995) concept of role-taking. Inspired by narrative methodology, this study analyzes six selected picture books written by Swedish authors. The findings reveal that the characters predominantly exhibit negative traits, with the main narrative emphasizing symptomatic characteristics inherent in individuals with ADHD. These traits are problematised by their surroundings when expressed in social interactions, resulting in the characters undergoing societal discipline to... (More)
This thesis examines how meaning is constructed in the text and imagery of children's picture books concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a specific focus on Johan Asplund’s (1987) theoretical framework of social responsiveness and G.H Mead’s (1995) concept of role-taking. Inspired by narrative methodology, this study analyzes six selected picture books written by Swedish authors. The findings reveal that the characters predominantly exhibit negative traits, with the main narrative emphasizing symptomatic characteristics inherent in individuals with ADHD. These traits are problematised by their surroundings when expressed in social interactions, resulting in the characters undergoing societal discipline to conform. The conclusion highlights the discrepancy between idealized endings and the complex reality of living with ADHD. The social worker's ability to adopt an insider perspective and understand the child's experiences is thereby crucial for identifying significant aspects of the child's life situation. This understanding enables ethically considered assessments and the development of effective strategies by highlighting and reflecting on various narratives and social processes. (Less)
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author
Andersson, Alice LU and Karakas, Annie LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOPB63 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
ADHD, social responsiveness, role-taking, children, children's picture books
language
Swedish
id
9159450
date added to LUP
2024-06-11 17:28:48
date last changed
2024-06-11 17:28:48
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  abstract     = {{This thesis examines how meaning is constructed in the text and imagery of children's picture books concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a specific focus on Johan Asplund’s (1987) theoretical framework of social responsiveness and G.H Mead’s (1995) concept of role-taking. Inspired by narrative methodology, this study analyzes six selected picture books written by Swedish authors. The findings reveal that the characters predominantly exhibit negative traits, with the main narrative emphasizing symptomatic characteristics inherent in individuals with ADHD. These traits are problematised by their surroundings when expressed in social interactions, resulting in the characters undergoing societal discipline to conform. The conclusion highlights the discrepancy between idealized endings and the complex reality of living with ADHD. The social worker's ability to adopt an insider perspective and understand the child's experiences is thereby crucial for identifying significant aspects of the child's life situation. This understanding enables ethically considered assessments and the development of effective strategies by highlighting and reflecting on various narratives and social processes.}},
  author       = {{Andersson, Alice and Karakas, Annie}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{“Alla säger att han har myror i brallan men han kan inte se några” om problembeskrivningar av ADHD i bilderböcker för barn}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}