Purpose in life, urgency, and the propensity to engage in risky and self-destructive behaviors.
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| Title: | Purpose in life, urgency, and the propensity to engage in risky and self-destructive behaviors. |
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| Authors: | Ratner, Kaylin (AUTHOR), Porcelli, Sabrina E. (AUTHOR), Burrow, Anthony L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Motivation & Emotion. Feb2022, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p59-73. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Self-destructive behavior, Risk-taking behavior, At-risk behavior, Alcohol drinking, Impulsive personality |
| Abstract: | In this preregistered analysis of existing data, we explored whether the association between urgency—a mood-based impulsivity—and risky and self-destructive behavior engagement is moderated by a sense of purpose in life. Results indicated positive associations between positive and negative urgency and recent risk behavior, and negative associations between a sense of purpose and recent risk behavior. For over 90% of the sample, purpose evidenced significant interaction effects with both negative and positive urgency, predicting fewer past-month risk behaviors (both the total number reported and the diversity of behaviors therein). Analyses by subdomain revealed that these interaction effects were most apparent in models predicting recent self-harm and heavy alcohol use. Explanations for this pattern of results and future directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | In this preregistered analysis of existing data, we explored whether the association between urgency—a mood-based impulsivity—and risky and self-destructive behavior engagement is moderated by a sense of purpose in life. Results indicated positive associations between positive and negative urgency and recent risk behavior, and negative associations between a sense of purpose and recent risk behavior. For over 90% of the sample, purpose evidenced significant interaction effects with both negative and positive urgency, predicting fewer past-month risk behaviors (both the total number reported and the diversity of behaviors therein). Analyses by subdomain revealed that these interaction effects were most apparent in models predicting recent self-harm and heavy alcohol use. Explanations for this pattern of results and future directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01467239 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11031-021-09915-0 |
