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Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 4(5), pp. 380 - 407
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040511
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The Relationship between Psychopathy Traits, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Forensic Populations: A Systematic PRISMA Review
Allely, C. S. 1,2,*, Cooke, D. J. 3
1 School of Health Sciences, University of Salford, England
2 Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
3 Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland
ABSTRACT
Background: Numerous studies investigate the rate of neurodevelopmental disorders in forensic populations. Studies have also investigated the rate of psychopathy in such settings. However, there appears to be a paucity of studies looking at both of these (co-morbidity between these disorders) and the possible relationships between the two in forensic populations. Method: Presented here are the findings from a systematic review conducted, following PRISMA guidelines, of the peer-reviewed literature. The review identified studies that investigated the rate and/or relationship of neurodevelopmental disorders (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders) and psychopathy in a forensic sample population without relying on previous childhood diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Results: Twenty-two studies were identified which investigated the rate and/or relationship of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychopathy in a forensic sample population without relying on previous childhood diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for the development of screening and diagnostic tools especially targeted at offenders and validated for this purpose.
KEYWORDS
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Psychopathy, Criminality, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, ADHD, Offenders, Prison, Antisocial Personality Disorder
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Allely, C. S. , Cooke, D. J. , "The Relationship between Psychopathy Traits, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Forensic Populations: A Systematic PRISMA Review," Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 380 - 407, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040511.
(b). APA Format:
Allely, C. S. , Cooke, D. J. (2016). The Relationship between Psychopathy Traits, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Forensic Populations: A Systematic PRISMA Review. Sociology and Anthropology, 4(5), 380 - 407. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040511.