Citation

Rusnac N, Spitzenstetter F, Tassi P. Chronobiol. Int. 2016; 33(7): 937-941.

Affiliation

a Faculty of Psychology , University of Strasbourg , Strasbourg , France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/07420528.2016.1170027

PMID

27101348

Abstract

Inclination toward eveningness is often associated with risky behavior. But the existing studies are scarce, inconsistent and usually limited to self-reported measures. We sought to investigate in young adults whether morningness-eveningness is associated with risky behavior in dangerous driving situations, with self-reported drunk driving and with alcohol consumption.

RESULTS show that, indeed, inclination toward eveningness is associated with these risky behaviors. We also demonstrate a link between morningness-eveningness and sensation seeking. Therefore, young adults with a tendency toward eveningness might be more at risk to face negative consequences of alcohol abuse or to be involved in a road accident.

Language: en