Impulsividad en la Adolescencia: Utilización de una Versión Breve del Cuestionario UPPS en una Muestra de Jóvenes Latinoamericanos y Españoles

Abstract

Impulsivity is a multidimensional construct, linked to risk behaviors in adolescents. Some studies have shown that during this period impulsivity varies in lewis and dimensions. However, such sftidies are scarce, show mixed results, or explore few facets of impulsivity. In this cross-sectional study, the dimensions of impulsivity in relation to age and gender were examined using a short version of the UPPS questionnaire. A total of 2.055 adolescents, aged 11 to 17, from Latin America and Spain participated in the study. In the comparisons by gender. Sensation Seeking and Urgency showed significant differences. In the comparisons by age and gender, females presented significant differences in Urgency. Sensation Seeking, and Perseverance, while males showed such differences only in Urgency. These findings provide relevant information for the development of prevention or intervention programs in adolescent risk behaviors associated with impulsivity.