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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent and young adult positive risk-taking (PRT) is increasingly studied for its links to socioemotional development.
  • While PRT shows positive associations with prosocial behavior, impulsivity's relationship is mixed.
  • The combined effects of PRT and impulsivity on prosocial behavior, particularly longitudinally and in daily life, require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the longitudinal and daily associations between positive risk-taking (PRT), impulsivity, and prosocial behavior in young adults.
  • To investigate whether PRT moderates the relationship between daily impulsivity and prosocial behavior.

Main Methods:

  • 177 Canadian university students completed baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.
  • A month-long daily diary study assessed real-time behaviors and experiences.
  • Longitudinal associations were analyzed using multiple linear regression; daily associations were examined with dynamic structural equation modeling.

Main Results:

  • Longitudinal analysis showed minimal associations between PRT, impulsivity, and prosocial behavior over 6 months.
  • Higher daily impulsivity was linked to lower same-day prosocial behavior.
  • High levels of PRT appeared to buffer the negative impact of daily impulsivity on prosocial behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Distinguishing between short-term (daily) and long-term developmental processes is crucial.
  • Positive risk-taking (PRT) is a context-dependent factor influencing social functioning in daily life for young people.