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Novelty seekers and impulsive subjects are low in morningness

Caci, Hervé, Robert, Philippe, Boyer, Patrice·2004·European Psychiatry

Abstract

The bipolar dimension of morningness-eveningness refers to the preferred times of day for achieving various activities (i.e. the phase of the circadian clock). It is validated from a biological point of view, associated with at least one gene and heritable through an epistatic mechanism. It has been used as a proxy to study the relationships between the circadian system, personality and psychopathology: there is a correlation between the evening orientation and depression, extraversion and, probably, impulsivity. Furthermore, there is a possible relationship with temperament in children as theorized by Thomas and Chess. In this paper, we expanded on the hypothesis that impulsive subjects are low in morningness by performing a factor analysis of the Composite Scale of Morningness, Cloninger's temperament and character inventory, and Spielberger's trait anxiety inventory in a sample of 129 males. The results can probably be extended to women. Morningness is negatively correlated with novelty seeking (which includes an impulsivity facet), positively correlated with persistence, and independent of character dimensions and trait anxiety. Future research may focus in the involvement of the circadian system in these personality dimensions and facets, and the benefits of adding chronotherapic manipulations in the treatment of the personality disorders.

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  • Eveningness is associated with depression, reduced reward responsiveness, blunted positive affect rhythms, sensation seeking, poor self-regulation, and impulsivity.

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Authors
Caci, H., Robert, P., & Boyer, P.
Affiliations
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (FR)
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
Corresponding author
Caci, Hervé
Venue
European Psychiatry
Published
2004-04
Volume
19
Issue
2
Pages
79-84
ISSN
  • 0924-9338 (ISSN-L)
  • 1778-3585
OpenAlex
W2026835145
Cited by
172
References
47
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • European Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Pfizer
  • University of New South Wales
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
Keywords
chronotype, circadian rhythm, novelty seeking, impulsivity, temperament, persistence, trait anxiety, chronotherapy, personality disorders, depression, extraversion
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Circadian Rhythm, Exploratory Behavior, Factor Analysis, Statistical, France, Humans, Impulsive Behavior, Male, Personality Inventory, Psychometrics, Students

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