Peer-problem mediation of the ADHD–depression link is not driven entirely by victimisation¶

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Evidence · 1 study · associational r3 · q3
Currency · newest study 2020 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q3 i? Peer problems remained a mediator when the victimisation item was removed, accounting for 12.50% of the association. → Powell V 2020

Evidence¶

Powell V 2020¶

Powell V, Riglin L, Hammerton G, Eyre O, Martin J, Anney R, Thapar A, Rice F. (2020). What explains the link between childhood ADHD and adolescent depression? Investigating the role of peer relationships and academic attainment. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-019-01463-w

q3 · i? · associational · r3

Sensitivity analysis repeating the peer-problem mediation with the SDQ victimisation item removed (n = 2161). The article reports "b = 0.07, 95% CI = 0.01–0.14" and "12.50% of the association".

"Peer problems remained a mediator when the item tapping victimization—"picked on or bullied by other young people"—was removed (Total Natural Indirect Effect: b = 0.07, 95% CI = 0.01–0.14), accounting for 12.50% of the association."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Safety — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

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