The construct of impulsivity revisited

被引:77
作者
Leshem, Rotem [1 ]
Glicksohn, Joseph
机构
[1] Bar Ilan Univ, Dept Criminol, IL-52100 Ramat Gan, Israel
[2] Bar Ilan Univ, The Leslie & Susan Gonda Goldschmied Multidiscipl, IL-52100 Ramat Gan, Israel
关键词
impulsivity; venturesomeness; construct validity; organismic-developmental approach;
D O I
10.1016/j.paid.2007.01.015
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
We examine the construct of impulsivity using an organismic-developmental approach. Trait impulsivity was assessed by means of both the Impulsiveness Questionnaire (17 or 15) and the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11 or BIS-11-A). Cognitive impulsivity was assessed by means of a computerized Matching Familiar Figures Test, the Porteus Maze Test, the Trail Making Test, a computerized Wisconsin Card Sorting Task, and Circle Tracing. Our data were collected from a total of 182 individuals, ranging in age between 14 and 22 years, divided into two groups. Participants were tested individually, and completed the tests in one session lasting approximately 1.5 h. We were able to substantiate our prediction that the multi-faceted construct of impulsivity becomes more differentiated with age: factor analysis revealed two impulsivity factors in the younger age group (primarily ages 14 and 16), and three impulsivity factors in the older group (primarily ages 20 and 22). (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:681 / 691
页数:11
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