@wanyeburkett There’s a good experiment where they determined that the presence of sugar or the belief that sugar was present influenced how parents reported the behaviour of their children. https://t.co/9PSlRwseS5
Effects of sugar ingestion expectancies on mother-child interactions.
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Discussions emphasize that sugar does not cause hyperactivity, supported by references to scientific studies like Hoover & Milich (1994), with posters explaining that beliefs and expectations influence perceptions of child behavior. The tone varies from informative to skeptical, reflecting an appreciation for evidence-based insights but also a recognition of ongoing misconceptions.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that sugar does not directly cause hyperactivity, with multiple posters referencing reputable sources and emphasizing the role of expectations.
Posts show moderate curiosity, often referencing well-known studies and debates about sugar and behavior, but without high emotional investment.
The majority of posts cite specific studies and articulate nuanced opinions, indicating active engagement with the research.
While some posts highlight the significance of understanding the psychological effects of expectations, many focus on clarifying misconceptions, resulting in a moderate overall perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- This study investigated whether mothers' beliefs about the effects of sugar influence their perceptions and interactions with their children, rather than the sugar itself.
- Thirty-five boys aged 5-7, identified by their mothers as sensitive to sugar, participated; mothers were told their children received either a sugar dose or a placebo, but all children actually received aspartame.
- Results showed that mothers who believed their children had consumed sugar rated them as more hyperactive, exercised more control, and interacted differently, with these effects being stronger in mothers with a more rigid cognitive style.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evidence that expectations of post-sugar hyperactivity makes people think kids are more hyper https://t.co/aV5a3aEdel https://t.co/3Izyif4k6M https://t.co/PaRejQFWlg
@HoneyBunnyMum Bei Kindern mit ADHS wurden tatsächlich mehrfach Korrelationen zwischen ADHS und Zuckerkonsum festgestellt. Aber Korrelation ist kein ursächlicher Zusammenhang! Nicht Zucker macht Kinder hyperaktiv, sondern Kinder mit ADHS neigen zu erhöhtem Zuckerkonsum. https://t.co/OXRDBE01XA
Ausführlicher Kommentar von Russell Barkley zu der hartnäckigen Legende, dass Zucker einen Einfluss auf ADHS haben soll. Nein, da ist nichts. Wenn es eine Kausalität gibt, dann andersrum: je mehr ADHS, umso mehr Impulsivität und Lust auf Süßes. #adhsernährung #urbanlegends youtu.be/LYRVYIknxbs...
@Sci_Phile FYI, here's the link to the study abstract that demonstrates that parents expect their kids to be hyper after eating sugar: https://t.co/K428X9Ma1V
Kommentar von Russ Barkley zu der hartnäckigen Legende, dass Zucker einen Einfluss auf ADHS haben soll. Nein, da ist nichts. Wenn es eine Kausalität gibt, dann andersrum: je mehr ADHS, umso mehr Impulsivität und Lust auf Süßes. #adhsernährung #urbanlegends https://t.co/V7qItW8mOm
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Wild stuff! https://t.co/ThrgFjZigl https://t.co/mni0lhB3FH
@HoneyBunnyMum Bei Kindern mit ADHS wurden tatsächlich mehrfach Korrelationen zwischen ADHS und Zuckerkonsum festgestellt. Aber Korrelation ist kein ursächlicher Zusammenhang! Nicht Zucker macht Kinder hyperaktiv, sondern Kinder mit ADHS neigen zu erhöhtem Zuckerkonsum. https://t.co/OXRDBE01XA
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
RT @adapt_adhs: Kommentar von Russ Barkley zu der hartnäckigen Legende, dass Zucker einen Einfluss auf ADHS haben soll. Nein, da ist nichts…
Kommentar von Russ Barkley zu der hartnäckigen Legende, dass Zucker einen Einfluss auf ADHS haben soll. Nein, da ist nichts. Wenn es eine Kausalität gibt, dann andersrum: je mehr ADHS, umso mehr Impulsivität und Lust auf Süßes. #adhsernährung #urbanlegends https://t.co/V7qItW8mOm
Ausführlicher Kommentar von Russell Barkley zu der hartnäckigen Legende, dass Zucker einen Einfluss auf ADHS haben soll. Nein, da ist nichts. Wenn es eine Kausalität gibt, dann andersrum: je mehr ADHS, umso mehr Impulsivität und Lust auf Süßes. #adhsernährung #urbanlegends youtu.be/LYRVYIknxbs...
@snopes Good reference: Hoover, D. W., & Milich, R. (1994). Effects of sugar ingestion expectancies on mother-child interactions. Journal of abnormal child psychology, 22, 501-515.
@wanyeburkett There’s a good experiment where they determined that the presence of sugar or the belief that sugar was present influenced how parents reported the behaviour of their children. https://t.co/9PSlRwseS5
@jimtemu @behaviorpodcast No doubt. Just like: Hoover, D. W., & Milich, R. (1994). Effects of sugar ingestion expectancies on mother-child interactions. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 22, 501-515.
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
However if *parents* think their kids have had sugar they’re more likely to perceive their kids as hyperactive: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7963081/
https://t.co/JjGJTcr4Xx Este meta análisis del 95 demostró que no existía evidencia suficiente en los estudios sobre el tema para concluir que se alteraban https://t.co/TaoWR8SCnv
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
@Sci_Phile FYI, here's the link to the study abstract that demonstrates that parents expect their kids to be hyper after eating sugar: https://t.co/K428X9Ma1V
@mike_bonatakis @Sci_Phile Here’s one double blind placebo controlled study, the second link is just a regular double blind study. https://t.co/AIFaV5Woql https://t.co/CSi4ajGNhM
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evide…
Fun fact: #sugar is often blamed for causing hyperactivity in kids but this isnt backed by evidence. but there is evidence that expectations of post-sugar hyperactivity makes people think kids are more hyper https://t.co/aV5a3aEdel https://t.co/3Izyif4k6M https://t.co/PaRejQFWlg
One of my favorite studies. Sugar does NOT cause hyperactivity, but parents are fooled by their own expectations. https://t.co/r3QE8vacXm
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