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A German adaptation of the upps impulsive behavior scale: Psychometric properties and factor structure
Schmidt, Ralph E.; Gay, Philippe; D'Acremont, Mathieu et al.
2008In Swiss Journal of Psychology, 67 (2), p. 107-112
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Keywords :
Factor analysis; Impulsiveness; Impulsivity; Personality assessment; Questionnaire validity
Abstract :
[en] Iinpulsivity occupies a prominent place to psychopathology, yet the precise nature of its implication in mental disorders is still poorly understood. This is partly due to inconsistencies among existing conceptualizations and measurements of impulsivity. In an attempt to overcome diese inconsistencies, S. P. Whiteside and D. R. Lynam (2001) developed the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale, which distinguishes four facets of impulsivity: urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance, and sensation seeking. The present study examined the psychometric properties of a German adaptation of the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale by administering it to a sample of psychology students. Exploratory and confirmatory Actor analyses of Ae responses of 310 native German speaking participants suggested a four-factor solution similar ta that found in the original study. Results indicated that these four subscales possess very good internal consistency. © 2008 by Verlag Hans Huber, Hogrefe AG, Bern.
Disciplines :
Neurosciences & behavior
Author, co-author :
Schmidt, Ralph E.;  University of Geneva, Switzerland, Swiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Rue des Battoirs 7, CH-1205 Geneva, Switzerland
Gay, Philippe;  University of Geneva, Switzerland
D'Acremont, Mathieu;  University of Geneva, Switzerland
Van der Linden, Martial ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie > Département de Psychologie
Language :
English
Title :
A German adaptation of the upps impulsive behavior scale: Psychometric properties and factor structure
Publication date :
2008
Journal title :
Swiss Journal of Psychology
ISSN :
1421-0185
eISSN :
1662-0879
Publisher :
Hans Huber, Switzerland
Volume :
67
Issue :
2
Pages :
107-112
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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