Assortative mating and intergenerational transmission of ADHD

Abstract

ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning. Previous twin and family studies have shown moderate estimates of heritability for adult ADHD and... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Eivind Ystrom (University of Oslo)
  2. Espen Moen Eilertsen (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
  3. Line Gjerde (University of Oslo)
  4. Fruhling Rijsdijk (King's College London)
  5. Kristin Gustavson (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
  6. Helga Ask (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)
  7. Ted Reichborn-kjennerud (Norwegian)
  8. Tom McAdams (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)

Topic Areas

Developmental Disorders (e.g. ADHD) , Psychopathology (e.g., Internalizing, Externalizing, Psychosis)

Session

PS-4 » Impulsivity (18:00 - Thursday, 21st June)

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