Research & Professional Practice

We know how important it is that professionals have access to a strong evidence base to inform how they work. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about existing research on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as well as guidance to help professionals understand how to adapt their practice to secure better outcomes for PDAers and their families. If you’re a professional seeking resources to share with PDA individuals or their families, our ‘What helps?’ guides for families and carers may also be helpful.

If you are interested in research around PDA the following pages cover

• Origins of the term PDA
• A history of PDA research
• Short overviews of published research
• PDA research priorities
• How we encourage PDA research

PDA Society research publications

• PDA in our words
• PDA lives worth living
• Being misunderstood

If you are a professional looking to inform your practice the following content is for you