Citation

Molero Jurado MDM, Pérez-Fuentes MC, Simón Márquez MDM, Barragán Martín AB, Sisto M, Gázquez Linares JJ. Front. Psychol. 2020; 11: e600055.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Frontiers Research Foundation)

DOI

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.600055

PMID

33192948 PMCID

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and drug use variables, in addition to being closely related, have repercussions on peer conflict and violence in schools.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and drug use in aggressors and victims of violence.

METHODS: The study design was cross-sectional and observational. The study sample was made up of 822 students aged 13-18 who had completed an ad hoc questionnaire, the State Impulsivity Scale and the Sensation-Seeking Scale.

RESULTS: The results showed that the aggressors had high levels of gratification, automatism, attentional factor, disinhibition, and susceptibility to boredom and used alcohol and/or tobacco.

CONCLUSION: The design of an effective education intervention for reducing risk behaviors related to violence must focus on these variables.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; drug; impulsivity; peer conflict; sensation-seeking