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This study validated the French version of the Functional and Dysfunctional Impulsivity questionnaire, confirming its two-factor structure in students. Findings support its use in assessing both positive and negative aspects of impulsivity.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Science

Background:

  • Impulsivity is a key personality trait with both beneficial and detrimental outcomes.
  • Existing questionnaires primarily assess the negative, or 'dysfunctional,' aspects of impulsivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To translate and validate Dickman's Functional and Dysfunctional Impulsivity questionnaire in French.
  • To examine the psychometric properties and factor structure of the French version.

Main Methods:

  • The French version of the Functional and Dysfunctional Impulsivity questionnaire was administered to a student sample.
  • Factor analysis of tetrachoric correlation matrices was employed to determine the underlying structure.

Main Results:

  • The French version demonstrated psychometric properties comparable to the original English scale.

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  • A two-factor solution, consistent with the English version, was identified in both male and female participants.
  • Strong factor similarities were observed between genders and across languages (English vs. French).
  • The Dysfunctional Impulsivity scale showed correlation with the Motor Impulsivity subscale of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale.
  • Both scales were largely independent of Spielberger's Trait-Anxiety Inventory.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study supports a two-factor model for impulsivity, mirroring the English version's structure.
    • Further research is recommended to fully establish the validity of the 'functional' impulsivity factor.