A Review of the Concept of Impulsivity

Abstract

Impulsivity is a central concept for many psychological models and interventions. Despite extensive research, the concept of impulsivity lacks clarity due to the diversity of definitions provided. The aims of this study were to conduct a concept analysis of impulsivity to provide a clear and workable definition of impulsivity for future nursing research. This study used Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis approach to analyze 37 articles from various disciplines. Our analysis offers promising direction in refining the concept. The findings can drive future research and enhance nurse researchers' ability to attend and explore health-related issues associated with the concept.

Self‐care among persons with heart failure: Examining the impact of mindfulness and impulsivity using conditional process analysis

“…In addition, impulsivity was a significant moderator of the relationship between mindfulness and self‐care symptom perception. Despite the abundant evidence in other fields, the nursing literature provides only a handful of studies that address how impulsivity affects human health behavior 15 . Regarding the relationship between impulsivity and self‐care in persons with HF, the number of studies published regarding the phenomenon is very limited.…”

“…In a recent concept analysis, impulsivity was defined as "an individualized, normative, and multidimensional pattern of human decision‐making behavior characterized by free will and insufficient reasoning due to the diminished reasoning process. " 15 Initially, it was examined as a predictor of various problematic human behaviors. Recently, impulsivity has gained growing attention in relation to human health behaviors.…”