Adolescent impulsivity: Findings from a community sample

D'Acremont, Mathieu; Van der Linden, Martial

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Adolescent impulsivity: Findings from a community sample

D'Acremont, Mathieu; Van der Linden, Martial

2005 • In Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 34 (5), p. 427-435

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Adolescence; Factor analysis; Gender differences; Impulsivity; Personality assessment

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[en] Impulsivity is central to several psychopathological states in adolescence. However, there is little consensus concerning the definition of impulsivity and its core dimensions. In response to this lack of consensus, Whiteside and Lynam (2001, Pers. Individ. Differ. 30, 669-689) have developed the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale, which is able to distinguish 4 dimensions of impulsivity in adults: Urgency, lack of Premeditation, lack of Perseverance, and Sensation seeking. The question arises of whether these 4 dimensions also exist in adolescents and also of whether gender differences can be observed. A sample of teenagers (314 girls and 314 boys) completed a French version of the scale (Van der Linden et al., Eur. J. Psychol. Assess., 2005). Based on exploratory and confirmatory analyses, the 4-factor model is replicated in girls, boys, and the whole sample. Concerning gender differences, girls have a higher score for Urgency and boys a higher score for Sensation seeking. Overall, this study suggests that the UPPS is a promising tool for studying impulsivity in adolescence. © 2005 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.

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Neurosciences & behavior

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D'Acremont, Mathieu; Child and Adolescent Psychology Unit, University of Geneva, Switzerland, Child and Adolescent Psychology Unit, University of Geneva, Bd. du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Van der Linden, Martial ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie > Département de Psychologie

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English

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Adolescent impulsivity: Findings from a community sample

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2005

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Journal of Youth and Adolescence

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0047-2891

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1573-6601

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Springer, New York, United States - New York

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427-435

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