The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents

Isaksson, Johan; Stickley, Andrew; Koposov, Roman

doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.09.004

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“…Self-reported ADHD symptoms predicted the self-reported real-life frequency and the hypothetical likelihood of engagement in SRTB. These findings are in agreement with other studies documenting increased SRTB by people with ADHD (Barkley et al, 2006a; Flory et al, 2006), as well as with studies reporting correlation between the level of ADHD symptoms and SRTB in the general population (Sarver et al, 2014; Marsh et al, 2015; Isaksson et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 93%

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Increased Engagement in Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior: The Role of Benefit Perception

Spiegel

Pollak

2019

Front. Psychol.

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked to higher engagement in sexual risk-taking behavior (SRTB). The current study aims to establish the link between ADHD symptoms and SRTB in the general population and to examine whether an exaggerated perceived benefit of the positive outcomes of SRTB explains that link. A scale for measuring the frequency, likelihood, perceived benefit, and perceived risk of SRTB was developed. Young adult sexually active participants who did not have a stable partnership completed the above scale, as well as a scale of ADHD symptoms. The level of ADHD symptoms positively correlated with the frequency and likelihood of SRTB, even when the overall level of sexual behavior was controlled for. ADHD symptoms also correlated with the perceived benefit of SRTB, but not with the perceived risk of SRTB. Mediation analysis confirmed an indirect pathway: ADHD symptoms predicted perceived benefit of SRTB, which in turn predicted increased likelihood to engage in SRTB. These findings suggest a positive link between ADHD symptoms and SRTB in the general population, which is accounted for by an exaggerated perceived benefit of SRTB.

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confidence: 93%

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Increased Engagement in Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior: The Role of Benefit Perception

Spiegel

Pollak

2019

Front. Psychol.

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“…Dimensional analysis confirmed the role of hyperactivity symptoms in predicting risky behavior. This is in line with previous findings that associate hyperactivity and impulsivity with substance use (De Alwis, Lynskey, Reiersen, & Agrawal, 2014), but not with findings that relate engagement in risky sexual behavior to inattention symptoms (Isaksson, Stickley, Koposov, & Ruchkin, 2018). Although hyperactivity and impulsivity generally contribute to risky behavior, the unique contributions of symptoms clusters to specific ERBs should be further researched.…”

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confidence: 91%

ADHD Is Associated With a Widespread Pattern of Risky Behavior Across Activity Domains

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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.

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“…Moreover, maltreated children may have higher rates of sexual preoccupation, that may result in more sexual stimulation, particularly an early sexual debut [58,59]. Finally, ADHD symptoms in maltreated individuals were reported to be associated with early sexual debut and multiple partners [5,60].…”

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The Relationship between Childhood Maltreatment and Risky Sexual Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis

Wang

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Childhood maltreatment is associated with risky sexual behaviors (RSBs). Previous systematic reviews and meta-analysis focused only on the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and RSBs, thus the association between childhood maltreatment and RSBs has yet to be systematically and quantitatively reviewed. We aimed to provide a systematic meta-analysis exploring the effect of childhood maltreatment and its subtypes on subsequent RSBs in adolescence and adulthood. PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Medline were searched for qualified articles up to April 2019. We calculated the pooled risk estimates using either the random-effect model or fixed-effect model. The potential heterogeneity moderators were identified by subgroup and sensitivity analysis. Overall, childhood maltreatment was significantly associated with an early sexual debut (odds ratio (OR) = 2.22; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.64–3.00), multiple sexual partners (OR = 2.22; 95% CI: 1.78–2.76), transactional sex (OR = 3.05; 95% CI: 1.92–4.86) and unprotected sex (OR = 1.59; 95% CI: 1.22-2.09). Additionally, different types of childhood maltreatment were also significantly associated with higher risk of RSBs. Relevant heterogeneity moderators have been identified by subgroup analysis. Sensitivity analysis yielded consistent results. Childhood maltreatment is significantly associated with risky sexual behaviors. The current meta-analysis indicates it is vital to protect children from any types of maltreatment and provide health education and support for maltreated individuals.

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The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents

Cited by 22 publications

References 44 publications

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Increased Engagement in Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior: The Role of Benefit Perception

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Increased Engagement in Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior: The Role of Benefit Perception

ADHD Is Associated With a Widespread Pattern of Risky Behavior Across Activity Domains

The Relationship between Childhood Maltreatment and Risky Sexual Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis

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