Inter-relationships between ADHD, ODD and impulsivity dimensions in emerging adults revealed by network analysis: extending the 'trait impulsivity hypothesis'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The trait-impulsivity hypothesis posits impulsivity as the underlying substrate of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptom expressions. The current study applied network analysis to evaluate the inter-relationships of dimensions within ADHD (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) and ODD (anger/irritable, vindictiveness, and argumentative/defiant behavior) with components of impulsivity as captured by the UPPS-P model (negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance, sensation seeking, and positive urgency).

Method

A total of 324 emerging adults (women = 246) from the general community completed questionnaires covering these dimensions.

Results

Our findings showed that the ADHD and OD

SUBMITTER: Gomez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9561741 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature