When the UPPS-P Model of Impulsivity Meets a Revised Approach: The Development and Validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale

There is inconsistency in the measurement of impulsivity resulting from the diversity in its conceptualization. We aimed to develop a revised measure based on the Urgency, Premeditation (lack of), Perseverance (lack of), Sensation Seeking - Positive Urgency (UPPS-P) model (i.e., TRUE Multidimensiona...

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Published in:Journal of personality assessment 2023-05, Vol.105 (3), p.355-370
Main Authors: Türkmen, İrem, Rodoplu, Nilay, Üner, B. Simay, Esmer, Şeref Can, Altan-Atalay, Ayşe, Ece, Berivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Adult
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Concept formation
Conceptual structure
Confirmatory factor analysis
Emotional regulation
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Five factor model
Humans
Impulsive Behavior - physiology
Impulsivity
Inconsistency
Male
Measurement
Perseveration
Personality
Personality traits
Premeditation
Self control
Sensation seeking
Urgency
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Summary:There is inconsistency in the measurement of impulsivity resulting from the diversity in its conceptualization. We aimed to develop a revised measure based on the Urgency, Premeditation (lack of), Perseverance (lack of), Sensation Seeking - Positive Urgency (UPPS-P) model (i.e., TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale; TRUE-MIS) considering the limitations and strengths of the existing measures. We conceptualized impulsivity as a personality trait referring to the inability to restrain one's urges without thinking about the future consequences in various contexts. A total of 535 adults (262 females, M = 34.1, SD = 12.7) participated in Study 1. Principal component analyses indicated a four-factor structure (internal urgency, social urgency, lack of premeditation, and lack of perseverance) with satisfactory internal consistency and validity evidence by significant relations with self-control. Confirmatory factor analysis in Study 2 confirmed the factor structure obtained in Study 1. Hierarchical linear regression analyses provided further validity evidence through establishing differential links between the subscales and Big Five personality traits, emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, and smartphone addiction in a sample of 556 adults (368 females, M = 24.0, SD = 7.4). Overall, TRUE-MIS is a valid and reliable measure of impulsivity addressing the arguments regarding the conceptual structure of the construct.
ISSN:0022-3891
1532-7752
DOI:10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730