Simulated Driving Performance, Self-Reported Driving Behaviors, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescent Novice Drivers

McDonald, Catherine C.; Sommers, Marilyn S.; Fargo, Jamison D.; Seacrist, Thomas; Power, Thomas J.

doi:10.1097/nnr.0000000000000270

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“…Positive relationships were found between driving simulator score and trait anxiety among the control group only. These findings support the literature evidence linking symptoms of anxiety and ADHD to dangerous driving (Mcdonald et al, 2018). It is interesting that these connections were not found for a group of adolescents with complex ADHD.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Simulator Driving Abilities, Executive Functions, and Adaptive Behavior Among Adolescents With Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Nissim,

Shfir,

Ratzon

2023

J Atten Disord

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Objective: To examines the driving skills, executive functions, and adaptive behavior of adolescents diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined with emotional difficulties and/or learning disabilities (complex ADHD), compared to adolescents without ADHD. Method: A cross-sectional study including 30 adolescents with complex ADHD and 33 adolescents without ADHD aged 15 to 18 years. Driving skills on a simulator, executive functions, and adaptive behavior were evaluated. Results: Adolescents without ADHD demonstrated significantly higher total scores on the driving simulator, indicating better driving performance compared to adolescents with complex ADHD. In the complex ADHD group, after controlling for different Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale-Self Report scales, driving simulator scores were partially correlated with executive functions. Conclusion: These findings emphasize the unique needs of adolescents with complex ADHD. Given the significance of driving in today’s society, it is crucial to consider the development of intervention programs to support this population’s driving skills.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Simulator Driving Abilities, Executive Functions, and Adaptive Behavior Among Adolescents With Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Nissim,

Shfir,

Ratzon

2023

J Atten Disord

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“…This yielded mixed results: RTB was sometimes associated with inattention, sometimes with hyperactivity/impulsivity, and sometimes with both (e.g. [14,35],). For example, De Alwis et al [36] found that the associations between substance use and either inattentive or hyperactive/impulsive symptoms were similar, except for alcohol and nicotine use that were more strongly associated with hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.…”

Section: Adhd Presentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk-Taking Behavior in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a Review of Potential Underlying Mechanisms and of Interventions

Pollak

Dekkers

Shoham

et al. 2019

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with several forms of risk-taking behavior (RTB). This paper aims to examine the scope of ADHD-related RTB, to highlight potential underlying mechanisms of this association, and to review initial evidence for interventions aimed to treat ADHD-related RTB. Recent Findings Multiple lines of evidence indicate that ADHD is associated with real-life RTB across several domains (e.g., reckless driving, substance use, and unprotected sex), which is corroborated by evidence on laboratory risk-taking tasks. Several individual differences, some of them informed by decision theory, e.g., comorbid disorders, parental monitoring, and perceived enlarged benefits of RTB, may explain the link between ADHD and RTB. A number of studies showed that interventions designed for ADHD may reduce RTB. Summary ADHD is linked to RTB across several domains. Decision theory may serve as a conceptual framework for understanding the underlying mechanisms, and thus may inform future research.

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“…Additional exclusion criteria included current depressive episodes or current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), since these conditions could potentially hamper the ability to complete the lengthy questionnaire. We controlled for other psychiatric disorders, given the high prevalence of comorbidities among our participants and their associations with abnormal levels of risk-taking behavior (Brevers et al, 2013;Brogan et al, 2010;Giorgetta et al, 2012;McDonald et al, 2018;Ramrakha et al, 2000;Sip et al, 2018;Smoski et al, 2008;Strom et al, 2012). In order to control for the presence of psychiatric disorders, all participants underwent the Hebrew version of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders (SCID; First et al, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

What Drives Risky Behavior in ADHD: Insensitivity to its Risk or Fascination with its Potential Benefits?

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Objective: ADHD is linked to increased engagement in risky behavior (ERB). Recent work suggests that this link is mediated by the perceived benefits of the behaviors, but not by the perceived risks or the attitudes toward the risks. Here we examine this hypothesis, using the psychological risk-return and psychometric multidimensional measurement models. Method: Adults with or without ADHD completed questionnaires measuring the likelihood of different risky behaviors and the perceived risks and benefits ascribed to these behaviors. Participants’ ratings of 25 characteristics of various risky behaviors allowed us to derive two factors corresponding to perceived risk and perceived benefit of ERBs. Overall attitudes toward the perceived risks and benefits were extracted. Results: Perceived benefit mediated the link between ADHD and ERB, in both models. Attitudes toward the perceived risks mediated that link in the psychometric model only. Conclusion: Perceived benefit plays an important role in the link between ADHD and ERB.

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Simulated Driving Performance, Self-Reported Driving Behaviors, and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescent Novice Drivers

Abstract: These data highlight the association of risky driving with adolescent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and conduct disorder. The early stage of independent driving is an important time for addressing the relationship between driving performance and mental health conditions.

Cited by 12 publications

References 39 publications

Simulator Driving Abilities, Executive Functions, and Adaptive Behavior Among Adolescents With Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Simulator Driving Abilities, Executive Functions, and Adaptive Behavior Among Adolescents With Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Risk-Taking Behavior in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a Review of Potential Underlying Mechanisms and of Interventions

What Drives Risky Behavior in ADHD: Insensitivity to its Risk or Fascination with its Potential Benefits?

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