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Juvenile delinquency entry and persistence: do attention problems contribute to conduct problems?

R Forehand1, M Wierson, C Frame

  • 1Psychology Department, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly worsens juvenile delinquency. Youths with ADHD and Conduct Disorder (CD) face earlier arrests and more total arrests, highlighting ADHD's additive impact.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Juvenile delinquency is a significant societal concern.
  • Understanding contributing factors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) are common in incarcerated youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific role of ADHD in the progression of juvenile delinquency.
  • To compare outcomes for incarcerated youths with CD versus those with both CD and ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 42 incarcerated male delinquents.
  • Participants were assessed for Conduct Disorder (CD) and ADHD criteria.
  • Arrest age and number of arrests were compared between groups.

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Main Results:

  • 12 youths met criteria for both CD and ADHD; 30 met criteria for CD only.
  • The CD and ADHD group had earlier first arrests and more total arrests than the CD-only group.
  • No significant difference in the number of criminal charges was found between groups.

Conclusions:

  • ADHD appears to have an additive influence on the development and persistence of juvenile delinquency.
  • Findings suggest ADHD exacerbates delinquency, impacting arrest rates.
  • Implications for behavioral therapy interventions are discussed.