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Emotion regulation and impulsivity in young adults
Liana R N Schreiber1, Jon E Grant, Brian L Odlaug
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA. schre164@umn.edu
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|March 6, 2012
Summary
Emotion dysregulation is linked to higher self-reported impulsivity in young adults. Understanding emotion regulation is key for addiction risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Addiction Research
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Emotion regulation and impulsivity are associated with addiction development.
- Limited research exists on the interplay between emotion regulation and impulsivity in young adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between emotion regulation and impulsivity in a young adult population.
- To compare impulsivity levels across different levels of emotional dysregulation.
Main Methods:
- 194 young adults were categorized into low, average, or high emotional dysregulation groups.
- Self-reported impulsivity, impulsive behaviors (substance use, gambling), and cognitive impulsivity were assessed.
- Statistical analyses compared impulsivity measures between the dysregulation groups.
Main Results:
- The high emotion dysregulation group reported significantly higher impulsivity and harm avoidance compared to the low group.
- No significant differences were observed in impulsive behaviors or cognitive impulsivity between groups.
- Emotional dysregulation showed a significant association with specific self-report measures of impulsivity.
Conclusions:
- Emotion dysregulation is significantly related to self-reported impulsivity and harm avoidance in young adults.
- Emotion regulation skills may be a crucial factor in identifying individuals at risk for addiction.
- Further research should explore the nuanced relationship between emotional dysregulation and various facets of impulsivity.
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