ReviewNeuroscience and biobehavioral reviews2021
Trans-diagnostic measurement of impulsivity and compulsivity: A review of self-report tools.
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- Psychiatric comorbidity in individuals with bipolar disorder: relation with clinical outcomes and functioning.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2023Article
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- Environmental uncertainty and the advantage of impulsive choice strategies.PLoS computational biology · 2023Article
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- The COVID-19 pandemic and problematic usage of the internet: Findings from a diverse adult sample in South Africa.Journal of psychiatric research · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionImpulsivity and compulsivity are important constructs, relevant to understanding behaviour in the general population, as well as in particular mental disorders (e.g. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). The current paper provides a narrative review of self-report impulsivity and compulsivity scales.
methodsA literature search was conducted using the following terms: ("impulsivity" OR "compulsivity") AND ("self-report" OR "questionnaire" OR "psychometric" OR "scale").
results25 impulsive and 11 compulsive scales were identified, which varied considerably in psychometric properties, convenience, and validity. For impulsivity, the most commonly used scales were the BIS and the UPPS-P, whilst for compulsivity, the Padua Inventory was commonly used. The majority of compulsivity scales measured OCD symptoms (obsessions and compulsions) rather than being trans-diagnostic or specific to compulsivity (as opposed to obsessions). Scales capable of overcoming these limitations were highlighted. DISCUSSION: This review provides clarity regarding relative advantages and disadvantages of different scales relevant to the measurement of impulsivity and compulsivity in many contexts. Areas for further research and refinement are highlighted.
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