Sensation-Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Reactive and Proactive Aggression in Adolescents

Perez Fuentes, Maria Del Carmen; Molero Jurado, Maria del Mar; Carrion Martinez, Jose J.; Mercader Rubio, Isabel; Gazquez, Jose J.

Abstract

In adolescence, such matters as substance use and impulsiveness may give rise to problematic behavior repertoires. This study was therefore done to analyze the predictive value of sensation-seeking and impulsiveness dimensions related to the functions of aggression (reactive/proactive) and types of expression (physical/relational). A total of 822 high school students in Almeria (Spain) aged 13-18, were administered the Sensation-Seeking Scale, the State Impulsiveness Scale and Peer Conflict Scale. The results show the existence of a positive correlation of the majority of factors analyzed, both in impulsiveness and sensation-seeking, with respect to the different types of aggression. Furthermore, aggressive behavior is explained by the combination of a sensation seeking factor (Disinhibition) and two impulsiveness factors (Gratification and Automatism). This study shows the need to analyze aggression as a multidimensional construct.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:000384508000001 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Volumen: 7
Editorial: FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Fecha de publicación: 2016
DOI:

10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01447

Notas: ISI