Self-control mediates the relationship between personality trait and impulsivity

Mao, Tianxin; Pan, Weigang; Zhu, Yingying; Yang, Jian; Dong, Qiaoling; Zhou, Guofu

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2018.03.013

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“…The construct of impulsivity and self-control are sometimes treated as different constructs and sometimes as a continuum from impulsivity (low self-control) to high self-control (Duckworth & Kern, 2011). For example, the correlation between impulsivity assessed using the BIS-11 correlates very strongly with selfcontrol measures (r 5 À0.72; Mao et al, 2018). The second factor was labeled as behavioral impulsivity, and reflects a form of impulsivity which has a mainly behavioral manifestation.…”

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The 21-item Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Revised (BIS-R-21): An alternative three-factor model

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Background and aimsDue to its important role in both healthy groups and those with physical, mental and behavioral disorders, impulsivity is a widely researched construct. Among various self-report questionnaires of impulsivity, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale is arguably the most frequently used measure. Despite its international use, inconsistencies in the suggested factor structure of its latest version, the BIS-11, have been observed repeatedly in different samples. The goal of the present study was therefore to test the factor structure of the BIS-11 in several samples.MethodsExploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on two representative samples of Hungarian adults (N = 2,457; N = 2,040) and a college sample (N = 765).ResultsAnalyses did not confirm the original model of the measure in any of the samples. Based on explorative factor analyses, an alternative three-factor model (cognitive impulsivity; behavioral impulsivity; and impatience/restlessness) of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale is suggested. The pattern of the associations between the three factors and aggression, exercise, smoking, alcohol use, and psychological distress supports the construct validity of this new model.DiscussionThe new measurement model of impulsivity was confirmed in two independent samples. However, it requires further cross-cultural validation to clarify the content of self-reported impulsivity in both clinical and nonclinical samples.

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The 21-item Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Revised (BIS-R-21): An alternative three-factor model

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“…Exploring the relationships between self-control, personality traits, and self-efficacy can serve as a starting point for an in-depth study of self-control. Mao et al (2018) found that openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness were all positively correlated with self-control, and neuroticism was negatively related to self-control. In addition, Vera et al (2004) believe that self-control is affected by self-efficacy.…”

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The Relationship Between Big Five and Self-Control in Boxers: A Mediating Model

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Self-control seems to be the core element for achieving optimal competitive performance, and be of great importance to well-being and healthy development of humans. According to the literature, there exist some correlations between personality traits and self-control. The aim of this study was to shed some additional light on the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and self-control in boxers and investigate self-efficacy as a mediator between the two variables. Two hundred and ten boxers (age: M = 18.89, SD = 3.83; amount of boxing practice: M = 4.93 years, SD = 3.22; 76 males) of Chinese national athletes participated the study. Results showed a pronounced level of self-control. The higher the competitive level, the higher the level of self-control. There were significant correlations among the Big Five, self-control, and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy mediated the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and self-control.

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“…The behavior of people with low self-control is more strongly influenced by their impulses, for example, than is true for people with high self-control (Friese & Hofmann 2009). Selfcontrol is a key facet of conscientiousness (Roberts et al 2014;Mike et al 2015) and mediates the role of personality traits (including conscientiousness) on impulsivity (Mao et al 2018).…”

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