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Antisocial Personality Disorder

Underlying Cause

Antisocial Personality Disorder Underlying Cause

The cause for antisocial personality disorder is unknown.

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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Antisocial Personality Disorder References:

Donnellan MB, Trzesniewski KH, Robins RW, Moffitt TE, Caspi A. Low self-esteem is related to aggression, antisocial behavior, and delinquency. Psychol Sci. 2005 Apr;16(4):328-35.
Endresen IM, Olweus D. Participation in power sports and antisocial involvement in preadolescent and adolescent boys. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2005 May;46(5):468-78.
Pietrzak RH, Petry NM. Antisocial personality disorder is associated with increased severity of gambling, medical, drug and psychiatric problems among treatment-seeking pathological gamblers. Addiction. 2005 Aug;100(8):1183-93.
Shepherd J, Farrington D, Potts J. Impact of antisocial lifestyle on health. J Public Health (Oxf). 2004 Dec;26(4):347-52.