Evidence for shared environmental contributions to attention-deficit/hyperactivity traits. A twin study

• C.Iranzo-Tatay ^[1] ; L.Rojo-Moreno ^[1] ; L.Rojo-Bofill ^[2] ; D.Hervás-Marín ^[3] ; J.Castelló ^[2] ; M.A.Barberá ^[1] ; I.Bofill ^[2]
  1. [1] Universitat de València

     Universitat de València

     Valencia, España

     
  2. [2] Department of Psychiatry, “La Fe” Hospital, Valencia, Spain
  3. [3] Biostatistics Unit, “La Fe” Hospital, Valencia, Spain

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• Localización: European journal of psychiatry, ISSN 0213-6163, Vol. 33, Nº 4, 2019, págs. 174-181
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpsy.2019.04.002
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• Resumen

  • Background and objectives Behavior-genetic analyses have shown that measurements of inattention and hyperactivity–impulsivity are genetically-influenced. In view of limited studies on ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in Spanish samples, this study aims to explore the genetic architecture of ADHD symptoms; inattention and hyperactivity–impulsivity in a Spanish twin schoolchildren sample.

    Methods Participants were 258 pairs of adolescent Spanish twins. Symptoms of ADHD, inattention and hyperactivity–impulsivity were assessed by means of a sub-scale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Univariate twin models, according to sex, were run to assess the heritability of ADHD symptoms.

    Results Heritability of hyperactivity was 55% in girls, 57% in boys. Inattention showed a heritability of 26% in girls, and no genetic factors influence was found in boys. Environmental factors are prominent influences among these traits.

    Conclusion Our results highlight the magnitude of environmental effects among ADHD symptoms and therefore the importance of preventive programs that may modify the expression of these traits.

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