Examining the effect of social bonds on the relationship between ADHD and past arrest in a representative sample of adults

ConclusionsThe observed connection between ADHD and criminality may be better understood through their shared relationships with indicators of poor social bonds. These include antisocial behaviour more generally, but also drug use and failure to progress to any form of tertiary education, including vocational training. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - July 1, 2017 Category: Criminology Authors: Mark Maas, Nathan J. Kolla, Patricia G. Erickson, Christine M. Wickens, Robert E. Mann, Evelyn Vingilis Tags: Original Article Source Type: research