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Impulsivity, sensation seeking and reproductive behaviour: A life history perspective

Copping, L.; Campbell, A.; Muncer, S.

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L. Copping

A. Campbell

S. Muncer



Abstract

Impulsivity has often been invoked as a proximate driver of different life-history strategies. However, conceptualisations of “impulsivity” are inconsistent and ambiguities exist regarding which facets of impulsivity are actually involved in the canalisation of reproductive strategies. Two variables commonly used to represent impulsivity were examined in relation to reproductive behaviour. Results demonstrated that sensation seeking was significantly related to strategy-based behaviour, but impulsivity (defined as a failure to deliberate) was only weakly correlated. The effect of impulsivity disappeared when sensation seeking was controlled. Sex differences emerged for sensation seeking but not impulsivity. We conclude that “impulsivity” is not a unitary trait and that clearer distinctions should be made between facets of this construct.

Citation

Copping, L., Campbell, A., & Muncer, S. (2013). Impulsivity, sensation seeking and reproductive behaviour: A life history perspective. Personality and Individual Differences, 54(8), 908-912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2013.01.003

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 9, 2013
Publication Date Jun 1, 2013
Deposit Date May 2, 2013
Publicly Available Date Apr 22, 2016
Journal Personality and Individual Differences
Print ISSN 0191-8869
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 54
Issue 8
Pages 908-912
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2013.01.003
Keywords Life history, Reproduction, Impulsivity, Evolution, Sensation seeking.

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