@article{ref1,
title="Sensation-seeking and impulsivity as predictors of reactive and proactive aggression in adolescents",
journal="Frontiers in psychology",
year="2016",
author="Pérez Fuentes, María Del Carmen and Molero Jurado, Maria Del Mar and Carrión Martínez, José J. and Mercader Rubio, Isabel and Gazquez, Jose J.",
volume="7",
number="",
pages="e1447-e1447",
abstract="In adolescence, such matters as substance use and impulsiveness may give rise to problematic behavior repertoires. This study was therefore done to analyze the predictive value of sensation-seeking and impulsiveness dimensions related to the functions of aggression (reactive/proactive) and types of expression (physical/relational). A total of 822 high school students in Almeria (Spain) aged 13-18, were administered the Sensation-Seeking Scale, the State Impulsiveness Scale and Peer Conflict Scale. The results show the existence of a positive correlation of the majority of factors analyzed, both in impulsiveness and sensation-seeking, with respect to the different types of aggression. Furthermore, aggressive behavior is explained by the combination of a sensation-seeking factor (Disinhibition) and two impulsiveness factors (Gratification and Automatism). This study shows the need to analyze aggression as a multidimensional construct.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1664-1078",
doi="10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01447",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01447"
}