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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of self-esteem in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over time. The study has a qualitative retrospective design. We drew on data from a broader qualitative retrospective study that explored adolescents’ experiences living with ADHD. From the data of eight adolescents, we performed a narrative analysis to explore the phenomenon of self-esteem. The three narratives of adolescents with ADHD reflect (a) using their strength to overcome difficulties, (b) access to arenas for coping and achievements, and (c) being surrounding by significant others. From a resilience perspective, this study shows that adolescents can develop positive self-esteem through transformative processes sustained by protective factors. These factors are essential to promote positive self-esteem from adolescence into adulthood. We suggest that professionals working with adolescents with ADHD focus beyond their deficits and notice adolescence’s strengths when supporting them in school and everyday life.
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nternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth aims to identify, examine and compare particular issues, problems and policies related to adolescents and youth throughout the world. Subject areas covered include psychological growth and development, health and medical care, delinquency, social policy, employment and unemployment, education and training, spiritual and physical development, leisure, family relationships, sex education, homelessness. The Journal will be of interest to researchers in those areas, university and other higher education institutions, as well as to international, central and local government and voluntary organizations and field work agencies.