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Lisa Christensen1, Bruce L Baker2
1USC University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities - Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Summary
Youth with intellectual disabilities (ID) reported less risk-taking and rule-breaking than peers. However, a history of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) was linked to increased risk-taking and delinquency in adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Youth with intellectual disabilities (ID) exhibit higher rates of disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) compared to typically developing (TD) youth.
- Disruptive behavior disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), are associated with increased delinquency in adolescence.
- Limited research has explored risk-taking and delinquency specifically in youth with ID.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare rates of risk-taking and delinquent behaviors between adolescents with ID and their TD peers.
- To examine the influence of a previous ODD diagnosis on risk-taking and delinquent behaviors in adolescents with ID.
Main Methods:
- A self-report measure was administered to 13-year-old participants.
- The study included 23 youth with ID and 77 TD youth.
- Participants' history of ODD diagnosis was recorded.
Main Results:
- Adolescents with ID reported lower rates of rule-breaking and risk-taking behaviors than their TD counterparts.
- Youth with a prior ODD diagnosis reported higher rates of rule-breaking and risk-taking behaviors, irrespective of ID status.
Conclusions:
- The study's findings on lower risk-taking in youth with ID contrast with previous research.
- Potential explanations for discrepant findings include variations in ID assessment, definition, and participant age.
- The presence of ODD appears to be a significant predictor of risk-taking and delinquency in this age group.
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