Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Olan Erkek Çocuk ve Ergenlerde Agresyon, Empati ve 2D:4D Parmak Oranlarının İlişkisi.

Background: Although Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is known as a neurodevelopmental disorder with cognitive and executive dysfunctions, social dysfunctions are seen in children and adolescents with ADHD. Lower 2D: 4D finger ratio is associated with ADHD. In this study, we aimed to determinate the relationship between aggression, empathy and 2D:4D ratio, in male children and adolescents with ADHD. Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Child and Adolescent Pscyhiatry. Study population consists of 40 ADHD patients without any other psychiatric disorder between 8-15 age interval. Control group was consist of 40 healthy, age matched, voluntarily children and adolescents. Patients and control groups filled Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, KA-Sİ Empathic Tendency Scale for Children and Adolescents. 2D:4D ratios were measured in both of control and ADHD groups. Results: In our study, when compared with control group, ADHD group aggression scores were significantly higher, empathy forms scores were statistically lower. ADHD group right hand 2D:4D ratios were statistically lower compared to controls and also lower 2D:4D ratios had association with high agression scores. Conclusions: High agression and lower empathy skills which were affecting social disfunctions are seen in children and adolescents with ADHD. Also aggression is associated with low 2D:4D ratios . Further researchs with a large sample are needed in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]