Hyperactivity in children : some conceptual issues : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education at Massey University

Abstract

The literature on hyperactivity in children was reviewed and a theoretical discussion on underlying issues of brain damage, population samples, sociological and contextual variables followed, citing further literature in relevant areas. Some clinic cases were reviewed as instances of the discussion centering on contextual variables. The implications arising from these case histories were discussed.