title: Sensation-Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Reactive and Proactive Aggression in Adolescents.
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.
authors.affiliation: University of Almería, Almería Spain.
authors.forename: María Del Carmen
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Pérez Fuentes
authors.affiliation: University of Almería, Almería Spain.
authors.forename: Maria Del Mar
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Molero Jurado
authors.affiliation: University of Almería, Almería Spain.
authors.forename: José J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Carrión Martínez
authors.affiliation: University of Almería, Almería Spain.
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mercader Rubio
authors.affiliation: University of Almería, Almería Spain.
authors.forename: José J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Gázquez
keywords: adolescent; impulsivity; proactive aggression; reactive aggression; sensation-seeking