Are subcategories in Attention Deficit Disorder explained by gender differences?
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2000
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The current literature was reviewed to determine if inattentive and impulsive-hyperactive
subtypes of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) could be explained
by gender differences. Studies selected were limited to children and directly
compared boys and girls on symptomology, comorbidity, biology, or social
factors. Most studies supporting the existence of gender differences were
criticized on statistical grounds. Finally, because male-female differences were
discussed in general but not with respect to male-female differences in the
subcategories, conclusions that subcategory sex ratios can be explained by male-female
differences remain speculative.