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Past research has identified many risk factors for antisocial personality disorder, ranging from family, peer, to community influence. 

Risk Factors for Antisocial Personality Disorder

Certain demographic factors are associated with a higher likelihood of antisocial personality disorder in men. These include being younger, having a lower socioeconomic status, being widowed, separated, or divorced, and living in an urban area or in the western United States.

Demographic Risk Factors for ASPD in Men

Compared to men with antisocial personality disorder, women with the disorder are more likely to have experienced specific adverse childhood events. These risk factors include emotional neglect, sexual abuse, and having parents who engaged in substance abuse or antisocial behaviors.

Childhood Risk Factors for ASPD in Women

Environmental influences are significant in the development of antisocial personality disorder. Research has focused on several key areas that contribute to antisocial behavior, including community factors, family dynamics (such as structure and functioning), and peer group influences. Longitudinal studies have confirmed that risk factors within these domains are associated with the emergence of violent and antisocial behaviors.

Environmental Risk Factors for ASPD

A case study describes a young adult who grew up in a neighborhood with high unemployment and few supervised youth programs. Their parents were often absent, and they began associating with a group of friends who engaged in minor criminal activities. According to research on the development of personality disorders characterized by a disregard for others, the influence of the friends who engaged in criminal activities would be best categorized as which type of risk factor?

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