2022
Memory training with the method of loci for children and adolescents with ADHD—A feasibility study
Ruchkin V, Wallonius M, Odekvist E, Kim S, Isaksson J. Memory training with the method of loci for children and adolescents with ADHD—A feasibility study. Applied Neuropsychology Child 2022, 13: 137-145. PMID: 36344263, DOI: 10.1080/21622965.2022.2141120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMethod of lociPost-intervention ratingsMemory trainingMemory testADHD symptomsLack of motivationLack of routinesADHDPotential distractionDuration of trainingFuture researchParticipantsDistractionTrainingAdolescentsChildrenDay lifeQualitative dataContent analysisMotivationPeersParentsRatingsBaseline levelsIntervention
2019
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Community Violence Exposure in Russian Adolescents
Stickley A, Koposov R, Koyanagi A, Oh H, Ruchkin V. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Community Violence Exposure in Russian Adolescents. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2019, 36: np9738-np9756. PMID: 31288607, DOI: 10.1177/0886260519861651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity violence exposureAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomsHyperactivity disorder symptomsADHD symptomsDisorder symptomsViolence exposureHigher ADHD symptomsADHD groupADHD boysADHD statusInattention scalePsychological outcomesRole of genderPeer relationsRussian adolescentsComorbid psychopathologyDifficulties QuestionnaireCommunity violenceDevelopmental disordersAdolescentsFuture researchViolence victimizationVictimizationChildrenWitnessing
2017
Psychological and Sociocultural Adaptation of Children Adopted from Russia and their Associations with Pre-Adoption Risk Factors and Parenting
Hein S, Tan M, Rakhlin N, Doyle N, Hart L, Macomber D, Ruchkin V, Grigorenko E. Psychological and Sociocultural Adaptation of Children Adopted from Russia and their Associations with Pre-Adoption Risk Factors and Parenting. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2017, 26: 2669-2680. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-017-0782-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly academic skillsAcademic skillsBehavioral adjustmentAdaptive functioningAdoptive familiesBehavioral outcomesSociocultural adaptationPositive parentingAdaptive skillsBehavioral progressFathers' reportsParentingBehavioral symptomsSkillsAdopteesUS familiesHigh levelsDifferential resultsFunctioningChildrenTime pointsAdjustmentMothersLow levelsAcculturation
2016
Unseen and Stressed? Gender Differences in Parent and Teacher Ratings of ADHD Symptoms and Associations With Perceived Stress in Children With ADHD
Isaksson J, Ruchkin V, Lindblad F. Unseen and Stressed? Gender Differences in Parent and Teacher Ratings of ADHD Symptoms and Associations With Perceived Stress in Children With ADHD. Journal Of Attention Disorders 2016, 24: 1565-1569. PMID: 27401240, DOI: 10.1177/1087054716658381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTeacher ratingsADHD Symptoms Rating ScaleTeacher ADHD ratingsLower teacher ratingsPerception of stressADHD problemsADHD symptomsADHD ratingsHyperactivity symptomsSchool settingsParental ratingsPotential gender biasPerceived stressStress ScaleADHDTeachersSymptom Rating ScaleGender differencesRatingsSymptom ScaleParentsChildrenSense of pressureRating ScaleGender bias
2007
Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children
Ruchkin V, Gilliam WS, Mayes L. Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2007, 39: 49-66. PMID: 17619143, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-007-0070-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsEarly risk factorsChild mental health problemsMaternal psychological problemsAdverse risk factorsSpecific risk factorsMental health problemsBehavior problemsHealth problemsAlcohol usePrevention effortsMaternal reportsChild behavior problemsPostnatal conditionsEarly childhoodFamily dysfunctionDevelopment of internalizingDevelopmental riskPsychological problemsCommunity sampleChildrenExternalizing behavior problemsPlanning interventionsInterventionGood model fit
2004
The psychosocial aspects of children exposed to war: practice and policy initiatives
Barenbaum J, Ruchkin V, Schwab‐Stone M. The psychosocial aspects of children exposed to war: practice and policy initiatives. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2004, 45: 41-62. PMID: 14959802, DOI: 10.1046/j.0021-9630.2003.00304.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Coping Styles and Psychosomatic Problems: Are They Related?
Ruchkin V, Eisemann M, Hägglöf B. Coping Styles and Psychosomatic Problems: Are They Related? Psychopathology 2000, 33: 235-239. PMID: 10965279, DOI: 10.1159/000029151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelinquent subjectsBehaviour/emotional problemsYouth Self-ReportBehavioral avoidanceCoping ScaleEmotional problemsSelf-ReportSomatic problemsPsychosomatic problemsSomatic complaintsMental pathologyJuvenile correctionsPrevious findingsFurther implicationsStyleSecondary schoolsBoysYouthAvoidanceChildrenImplicationsSubjectsSchoolsFindingsRecent studies