Aufmerksamkeitsprobleme im Kindesalter können die Voraussetzungen für die Kriminalität bei Jugendlichen schaffen. Unter Verwendung einer großen, national repräsentativen US -Stichprobe ergab die Studie, dass Kinder mit höheren Werten für Aufmerksamkeitsprobleme im Alter von 9 Jahren eher Zigaretten rauchten und bis zum Alter von 15 Jahren delinquentes Verhalten betreiben.

I’ve linked to the news release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10870547251352364

From the linked article:

**Childhood attention problems may set the stage for adolescent delinquency**

Children who exhibit attention problems in elementary school may face heightened risks for certain negative outcomes in adolescence, according to new research published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. **Using a large, nationally representative U.S. sample, the study found that children with higher scores for attention problems at age 9 were more likely to smoke cigarettes and engage in delinquent behaviors by age 15.**

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that begins in childhood and often continues into adolescence and adulthood. It is typically marked by persistent difficulties with paying attention, controlling impulses, and regulating activity levels. These symptoms can interfere with performance at school and relationships with peers and family members.