Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Elander et al. Investigation
- Aim
- To investigate the childhood risk factors that can be used to predict antisocial behaviour in adulthood
- Method
- Researchers investigated 225 twins who were
diagnosed with childhood disorders and
interviewed them 10-25 years later
- Results
- Elander et al. found that childhood hypetactivity, conduct disorders, low iq and
reading problems were strong predictors of APD and criminality in adult life
- Conclusion
- Disruptive behaviour in childhood can be used to predict APD in childhood