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Impulsivity traits and addiction-related behaviors in youth

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Rømer Thomsen, Kristine, Callesen, Mette Buhl, Hesse, Morten, Kvamme, Timo Lehmann, Pedersen, Michael Mulbjerg, Pedersen, Mads Uffe, Voon, Valerie·2018·Journal of Behavioral Addictions

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Background and aims: Impulsivity is a risk factor for addictive behaviors. The UPPS-P impulsivity model has been associated with substance addiction and gambling disorder, but its role in other non-substance addiction-related behaviors is less understood. We sought to examine associations between UPPS-P impulsivity traits and indicators of multiple substance and non-substance addiction-related behaviors in youth with varying involvement in these behaviors. Methods: Participants (N = 109, aged 16–26 years, 69% males) were selected from a national survey based on their level of externalizing problems to achieve a broad distribution of involvement in addiction-related behaviors. Participants completed the UPPS-P Questionnaire and standardized questionnaires assessing problematic use of substances (alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs) and non-substances (Internet gaming, pornography, and food). Regression analyses were used to assess associations between impulsivity traits and indicators of addiction-related behaviors. Results: The UPPS-P model was positively associated with indicators of all addiction-related behaviors except problematic Internet gaming. In the fully adjusted models, sensation seeking and lack of perseverance were associated with problematic use of alcohol, urgency was associated with problematic use of cannabis, and lack of perseverance was associated with problematic use of other drugs than cannabis. Furthermore, urgency and lack of perseverance were associated with binge eating and lack of perseverance was associated with problematic use of pornography. Discussion and conclusions: We emphasize the role of trait impulsivity across multiple addiction-related behaviors. Our findings in at-risk youth highlight urgency and lack of perseverance as potential predictors for the development of addictions and as potential preventative therapeutic targets.

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Rømer Thomsen, K., Callesen, M. B., Hesse, M., Kvamme, T. L., Pedersen, M. M., Pedersen, M. U., & Voon, V.
Affiliations
  • Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
  • Aarhus University (DK)
  • University of Cambridge (GB)
Venue
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Published
2018-04-07
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
317-330
ISSN
  • 2062-5871 (ISSN-L)
  • 2063-5303
OpenAlex
W2797211184
Cited by
173
References
95
Citations by year
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FWCI
13.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Behavioral Addictions (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences) (acceptedVersion)
  • Apollo (University of Cambridge) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Apollo (cc-by)
Funders
  • Aarhus Universitet
  • Wellcome Trust (093705/Z/10/Z)
  • Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond (R46-A4016)
  • Medical Research Council (MR/P008747/1)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
impulsivity, youth, sensation seeking, lack of perseverance, urgency, problematic substance use, alcohol consumption, cannabis use, other drug use, binge eating, problematic pornography use, externalizing problems, addiction prevention
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Impulsive Behavior, Male, Personality, Regression Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Behavior, Addictive, Substance-Related Disorders, Young Adult

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