Severe emotional dysregulation increases the chances that an adolescent with ADHD will engage in shallow, short-lived romantic relationships and participate in unprotected sex, according to a new study.
reported having unprotected sex, compared to 41% of sexually active teens from a normative sample.
More severe self-reported ED was linked to an increased likelihood of engaging in a higher number of romantic relationships, having more romantic partners, engaging in sexual intercourse, and engaging in unprotected sex. In contrast,were not uniquely related to any romantic relationship or sexual behavior outcome. Likewise, symptoms of hyperactive or impulsive ADHD reported by parents were actually linked to longer relationships, fewer sexual partners, and less unprotected sex.
These findings suggest that health professionals should focus on improving symptoms of emotional dysregulation as an effective method for changing the developmental trajectory and sexual behaviors of adolescents with ADHD. This focus, the researchers argue, could improve long-term romantic relationships and health outcomes for
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