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- Title
Examining Link Between Childhood ADHD and Sexual Assault Victimization.
- Authors
Wymbs, Brian T.; Gidycz, Christine A.
- Abstract
Objective: Adults with ADHD are often victims of psychological and physical violence by romantic partners, but less is known regarding whether ADHD is associated with sexual assault victimization. Method: Adults with (n = 97) and without childhood histories of ADHD (n = 121) rated their experiences with sexual assault victimization and additional risk factors (i.e., alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, and experiencing child abuse). Results: Adults with ADHD histories were more likely to report being victims of sexual assault, especially attempted rape or rape, than adults without ADHD histories. The rate of rape victimization was not greater for adults with ADHD histories and persistent symptoms or additional risk factors. Conclusion: Research is needed to investigate potential mechanisms explaining the link between ADHD and sexual victimization. Clinicians seeking to prevent at-risk populations from becoming victims, or to provide services for victims, should consider screening adults for ADHD histories.
- Subjects
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; SEXUAL assault; CRIME victims; DISEASE risk factors; DRUGS of abuse
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2021, Vol 25, Issue 11, p1612
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054720923750