Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 13, 2026
05:40
The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans
Published on: April 28, 2022
Time under control: time perspective and desire for control in substance use
Nicolas Fieulaine1, Frederic Martinez
1GRePS, Institute of Psychology, University of Lyon, 5, Avenue Pierre Mendès-France 69676 Bron, France. nicolas.fieulaine@univ-lyon2.fr
Addictive Behaviors
|May 6, 2010
Summary
Time perspective influences substance use, with a low desire for control buffering this relationship. Understanding this interaction is key for substance use interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Substance use is a significant public health issue.
- Time perspective and desire for control are psychological factors potentially influencing substance use behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between time perspective and self-reported substance use.
- To investigate the moderating role of desire for control in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 240 adults (aged 15+) in France completed self-report measures.
- Time perspective was assessed using the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI).
- Desire for control was measured using the Desire for Control Scale (DCS).
Main Results:
- Significant associations were found between time perspective and substance use, after controlling for age and gender.
- Desire for control did not show a direct relationship with substance use.
- An interaction effect indicated that low desire for control buffered the link between time perspective and substance use.
Conclusions:
- This study confirms the link between time perspective and substance use, highlighting the moderating role of desire for control.
- Desire for control is a relevant factor in understanding self-regulatory processes related to substance use.
- Future interventions should consider desire for control when developing strategies for substance use prevention and treatment.
Related Concept Videos
01:24Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
01:17Drug Dependence
Medications are typically administered to achieve therapeutic effects. Some drugs can modify an individual's mood and perception, frequently resulting in various enjoyable experiences. However, this can result in drug dependency, a condition marked by continuous drug use despite potential negative consequences. Drug dependency primarily falls into two categories: psychological and physical dependence. Psychological dependence occurs when the pleasurable feelings induced by the drug...
01:15Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Drug dependence, abuse, and addiction are complex phenomena that can precipitate various abnormal states. Physical dependence refers to a state of pharmacological adaptation to a drug. This adaptation often results in tolerance—a reduced response to the drug after repeated administrations. When the drug use is abruptly stopped, withdrawal symptoms occur due to the body's need to readjust from the pharmacologically induced imbalance. However, tolerance and withdrawal symptoms do not necessarily...
01:25Self-Regulation
Self-regulation, also known as self-control, encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioral processes that allow individuals to adjust their internal states and outward actions to align with socially acceptable norms and long-term goals. It plays a fundamental role in adaptive functioning, from resisting impulsive behaviors to persisting through challenging tasks. While its benefits are widely recognized, self-regulation is not limitless. Muraven and Baumeister's theory posits that...
01:24Personality Disorders: Dependent and Obsessive-Compulsive
Dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are two separate psychological conditions that influence behavior, relationships, and overall life functioning. Though both involve maladaptive behaviors, their core characteristics and motivations differ significantly.
Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive reliance on others to manage various aspects of life. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with...
Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive reliance on others to manage various aspects of life. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with...
02:45Self-Discrepancy Theory
One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.