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Likelihood of Substance Abuse for Dyslexics May Be Influenced by Socioeconomic Background and Metacognition

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Research into the relationship between dyslexia and substance abuse has led to inconsistent findings. Some research papers suggest that dyslexics are at increased risk of substance abuse (and related) problems, whilst some research would suggest the contrary. We suggest that these different observations can be accounted for by socioeconomic background and the effect of this on metacognition. There are also an increased number of other factors which may predominantly affect people from low socioeconomic backgrounds which could exacerbate substance abuse.

Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

DOI: 10.1007/s11469-018-0044-0

Authors: Thomas D. W. Wilcockson, Colleen M. McElhatton, Angela J. Fawcett

Institutions: Lancaster University, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Swansea University

Language: English

Topic: Reading and Literacy Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,090