Attention Deficit Hyperactivity symptoms, impulsivity, and cyberdeviance in an adult population

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Previous research suggests a link between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and criminal behaviour. The present study explored the relationship between ADHD symptoms and cyberdeviance. 170 participants completed an online questionnaire measuring computer crime behaviour, ADHD symptoms, and impulsivity. A statistically significant relationship was found between cyberdeviance, ADHD symptoms and impulsivity. Regression analysis showed that hyperactivity and gender (male) could predict self-reported computer crime. Our findings suggest a role of individual differences in cybercrime, thus leading to the development of potential interventions and preventive mechanisms.

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Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Panagiotidi, M. Overton, P. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4334-261X
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information:	© 2021 The Authors. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy.
Keywords:	Cybercrime; Cyberdeviance; ADHD; Inattention; Impulsivity
Dates:	Published: September 2021 Published (online): 8 March 2021 Accepted: 15 February 2021
Institution:	The University of Sheffield
Academic Units:	The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield)
Depositing User:	Symplectic Sheffield
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2021 08:45
Last Modified:	08 Mar 2022 01:38
Status:	Published
Publisher:	Springer Nature
Refereed:	Yes
Identification Number:	10.1007/s10862-021-09878-z
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:172296

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity symptoms, impulsivity, and cyberdeviance in an adult population

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