TY - JOUR
T1 - ADHD Is Associated With a Widespread Pattern of Risky Behavior Across Activity Domains
AU - Shoham, Rachel
AU - Sonuga-Barke, Edmund
AU - Yaniv, Ilan
AU - Pollak, Yehuda
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2019.
PY - 2021/5
Y1 - 2021/5
N2 - Objective: ADHD has been linked to higher engagement in risky behaviors in circumscribed domains such as dangerous driving, substance abuse, and gambling. This study tests whether ADHD is associated with a pervasive tendency to engage in risky behavior across a spectrum of activities and domains, and whether this tendency is driven by comorbid disorders. Method: A sample of 97 adults with ADHD and 103 typically developing controls completed a self-report questionnaire measuring the likelihood and frequency of engaging in a broad range of risky behaviors. ADHD, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and demographic variables were extensively assessed using standardized instruments. Results: Participants with ADHD reported a pervasive tendency to engage in risky behaviors across multiple activities. This tendency was associated with ADHD over and above the contribution of comorbid psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: These results suggest that ADHD is uniquely linked to a pervasive pattern of engagement in risky behaviors.
AB - Objective: ADHD has been linked to higher engagement in risky behaviors in circumscribed domains such as dangerous driving, substance abuse, and gambling. This study tests whether ADHD is associated with a pervasive tendency to engage in risky behavior across a spectrum of activities and domains, and whether this tendency is driven by comorbid disorders. Method: A sample of 97 adults with ADHD and 103 typically developing controls completed a self-report questionnaire measuring the likelihood and frequency of engaging in a broad range of risky behaviors. ADHD, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and demographic variables were extensively assessed using standardized instruments. Results: Participants with ADHD reported a pervasive tendency to engage in risky behaviors across multiple activities. This tendency was associated with ADHD over and above the contribution of comorbid psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: These results suggest that ADHD is uniquely linked to a pervasive pattern of engagement in risky behaviors.
KW - ADHD
KW - adults
KW - comorbid psychiatric disorders
KW - risky behaviors
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U2 - 10.1177/1087054719875786
DO - 10.1177/1087054719875786
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C2 - 31583930
AN - SCOPUS:85074015580
SN - 1087-0547
VL - 25
SP - 989
EP - 1000
JO - Journal of Attention Disorders
JF - Journal of Attention Disorders
IS - 7
ER -