Introduction
Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most diagnosed disorders in childhood with approximately 5% of children in the United States receiving a diagnosis of the disorder. (Schroeder & Kelley., Pg.1) Through a literary analysis of the disorder and prior research on the subject, we bring together a clearer picture of ADHD and their interpersonal relationships.
Biological Aspects of ADHD ADHD is predominantly a hereditary disorder. In most cases 70% – 80% of diagnoses are due to heritability. (Cunll., & Castells., Pg.372) In twin studies, heritability was found to be at around 80%. (Tripp & Wickens., P.580) However, other factors that can influence a child to have ADHD are low birth weight …show more content…
Inattention refers to lacking of attention to close detail, difficulty in keeping attention during tasks, seemingly distracted when spoken to, often loses things for tasks and forgetful in daily life. Hyperactivity/impulsivity refers to fidgeting, cant remain seated, running or climbing when it is considered inappropriate, excessive talking, speak aloud out of turn, difficulty …show more content…
These include “failing to remember things, saying things without thinking, having trouble dealing with frustration, tolerating too much, blowing up inconsistently and other anger management issues.” (Wymbs et al., Pg.374) In younger adult men who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood were found to more frequently use verbal aggression and violence in their relationships with romantic partners than the males who were not diagnosed with ADHD. (Wymbs et al., Pg.379) However, violence caused by the symptoms of ADHD was lesser in emerging adults as compared with those in their 30’s with ADHD. (Sacchetti & Lefler., Pg.8)
ADHD and Sexual Relations
A major difference between the types of ADHD was that the combined type of ADHD led to increased likelihood of starting and ending multiple relationships due to their impulsivity and thus leads to increased risk of sexual behavior. This is due to the hyperactive aspect that decreases sexual anxiety. (Marsh et al., Pg.212) However, the inattention portion of ADHD was linked to a fear of intimacy and thus increased levels of performance anxiety in the bedroom. (Marsh et al., Pg.216)
“The timing of the initiation of dating is closely linked, when it is started earlier, to early sexual initiation.” (Rokeach & Wiener., Pg.2) However, “early sexual initiation correlates to depression, risky sexual behaviors,
Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most diagnosed disorders in childhood with approximately 5% of children in the United States receiving a diagnosis of the disorder. (Schroeder & Kelley., Pg.1) Through a literary analysis of the disorder and prior research on the subject, we bring together a clearer picture of ADHD and their interpersonal relationships.
Biological Aspects of ADHD ADHD is predominantly a hereditary disorder. In most cases 70% – 80% of diagnoses are due to heritability. (Cunll., & Castells., Pg.372) In twin studies, heritability was found to be at around 80%. (Tripp & Wickens., P.580) However, other factors that can influence a child to have ADHD are low birth weight …show more content…
Inattention refers to lacking of attention to close detail, difficulty in keeping attention during tasks, seemingly distracted when spoken to, often loses things for tasks and forgetful in daily life. Hyperactivity/impulsivity refers to fidgeting, cant remain seated, running or climbing when it is considered inappropriate, excessive talking, speak aloud out of turn, difficulty …show more content…
These include “failing to remember things, saying things without thinking, having trouble dealing with frustration, tolerating too much, blowing up inconsistently and other anger management issues.” (Wymbs et al., Pg.374) In younger adult men who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood were found to more frequently use verbal aggression and violence in their relationships with romantic partners than the males who were not diagnosed with ADHD. (Wymbs et al., Pg.379) However, violence caused by the symptoms of ADHD was lesser in emerging adults as compared with those in their 30’s with ADHD. (Sacchetti & Lefler., Pg.8)
ADHD and Sexual Relations
A major difference between the types of ADHD was that the combined type of ADHD led to increased likelihood of starting and ending multiple relationships due to their impulsivity and thus leads to increased risk of sexual behavior. This is due to the hyperactive aspect that decreases sexual anxiety. (Marsh et al., Pg.212) However, the inattention portion of ADHD was linked to a fear of intimacy and thus increased levels of performance anxiety in the bedroom. (Marsh et al., Pg.216)
“The timing of the initiation of dating is closely linked, when it is started earlier, to early sexual initiation.” (Rokeach & Wiener., Pg.2) However, “early sexual initiation correlates to depression, risky sexual behaviors,