ADHD Symptomatology and Criminal Behavior During Adolescence: Exploring the Mediating Role of School Factors

Prior research has shown that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) relates to various negative outcomes in adolescence, including academic failure, behavioral problems at school, and criminal behavior. However, this line of research has generally failed to explore whether ADHD connects to...

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Published in:International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology 2018-01, Vol.62 (1), p.3-23
Main Author: Watts, Stephen J.
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Adolescents
Attachment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Behavior problems
Child development
Childhood
Crime
Criminality
Criminology
Females
Health problems
Juvenile delinquency
Social disorganization
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Teenagers
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Child development
Childhood
Crime
Criminality
Criminology
Females
Health problems
Juvenile delinquency
Social disorganization
Suspension
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