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Driver aggression; aggressive driving; conduct disorder; conduct problems; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; population survey
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The Impact Of Childhood Symptoms Of Conduct Disorder On Driver Aggression In Adulthood, Christine Wickens, Evelyn R. Vingilis, Robert Mann, Patricia Erickson, Maggie Toplak, Natan Kolla, Jane Seeley, Anca Ialomiteanu, Gina Stoduto, Gabriela Ilie
The Impact Of Childhood Symptoms Of Conduct Disorder On Driver Aggression In Adulthood, Christine Wickens, Evelyn R. Vingilis, Robert Mann, Patricia Erickson, Maggie Toplak, Natan Kolla, Jane Seeley, Anca Ialomiteanu, Gina Stoduto, Gabriela Ilie
Family Medicine Publications
Background: Despite limited empirical investigation, existing scientific literature suggests that individuals with a history or current diagnosis of conduct disorder (CD) may be more likely to demonstrate reckless and aggressive driving. Much of the limited research in this field examines the impact of childhood CD on driver behaviour and collision risk in young adults. Few, if any, studies assess the impact of this disorder on driver behaviour beyond age 21 years. The current research is a population-based study of the impact of CD symptoms during childhood on the risk of engaging in driver aggression during adulthood.
Methods: Data are based …