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Impulsivity and Risk-Taking Behavior in School-Going Adolescents.
Ujjwal Soni1, Rahul Sharma2, Marisha Sharma3
1Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND.
Cureus
|July 24, 2023
Summary
Impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors are significant concerns in adolescents. This study found a direct association between these behaviors, with higher impulsivity and risk-taking observed in females.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors pose significant risks for adolescents, including injuries, violence, and substance abuse.
- Early identification of these traits is crucial for timely intervention and prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors among school-going adolescents in New Delhi, India.
- To investigate the association between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 571 students (grades 9-10) from three randomly selected schools in Delhi.
- Impulsivity assessed using the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale - Brief (BIS-Brief).
- Risk-taking behavior evaluated using the RT-18 tool.
Main Results:
- Mean impulsivity score was 15.7 (SD ±4.1), and mean risk-taking score was 9.9 (SD ±2.9).
- Impulsivity was significantly higher in female students (p=0.004).
- Risk-taking behavior was higher in females, students from government schools, and those with higher internet usage.
- A significant direct association (r=0.301, p<0.001) was found between impulsivity and risk-taking.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent impulsivity and risk-taking scores in this Delhi cohort are comparable to international findings.
- Both impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors were found to be more prevalent among female adolescents.
- A significant positive correlation exists between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors in adolescents.
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