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

Frontiers in Psychology

María Del Carmen Pérez Fuentes¹ 

关键词: sensation-seeking;    impulsivity;    proactive aggression;    reactive aggression;    adolescent;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01447

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY