A Study on the Conceptual Analysis of the Treatment Factors of ADHD Children's Case Management Recognized by School Social Workers’ Perception

This study used the conceptual mapping method to explore the therapeutic factors of ADHD children's case management recognized by School Social Workers. To this end, data were collected from 10 School Social Workers, and 50 final statements were extracted based on this. After that, the study participants evaluated the classification and importance of similarity, and based on this data, a multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were conducted to represent the conceptual structure of the therapeutic factors of ADHD children's case management recognized by School Social Workers in visual form. As a result of the study, the structure was explained by two dimensions of 'intervention strategy-cooperation strategy' and 'support for children-support for parents'. The clusters were identified as follows cluster 1 'support from School Social Workers for children', cluster 2 'support from schools for children', cluster 3 'establishment of a cooperative support network', cluster 4 'parent understanding and acceptance of children', and cluster 5 'professional qualities of School Social Workers'. According to the importance rating, cluster 3 'establishment of a cooperative support network' was recognized as the most important. The therapeutic factors identified in this study are expected to serve as foundational research data and practical guidelines for field application. The study concludes with a discussion of its limitations and implications.