Self-regulation profiles in addictive behaviors among adolescents: A transdiagnostic approach

Dual-pathway models suggest that poor self-regulation (immature regulatory combined with strong reactive processes) is an important factor underlying addictive behaviors among adolescents. This study examined whether there are different self-regulation profiles among community adolescents, and how t...

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Published in:Appetite 2024-01, Vol.192, p.107128-107128, Article 107128
Main Authors: Van Malderen, Eva, Goossens, Lien, Claes, Laurence, Wilderjans, Tom F., Kemps, Eva, Verbeken, Sandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive behaviors
Adolescent
Adolescents
Behavior, Addictive
Dual-pathway perspective
Female
Gambling
Humans
Impulsive Behavior
Male
Self-Control
Self-regulation
Substance-Related Disorders
Transdiagnostic
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Summary:Dual-pathway models suggest that poor self-regulation (immature regulatory combined with strong reactive processes) is an important factor underlying addictive behaviors among adolescents. This study examined whether there are different self-regulation profiles among community adolescents, and how these profiles are related to the presence, severity and comorbidity of different addictive behaviors. A community sample of 341 adolescents (54.5% female; 13–17 years) was recruited. Participants self-reported on regulatory (inhibitory control) and reactive (reward and punishment sensitivity) processes, as well as on different addictive behaviors (binge eating, tobacco-, cannabis- and alcohol use, gaming, gambling and pathological buying). A model-based clustering analysis found evidence for three meaningful profiles: ‘impulsive/under-controlled’, ‘anxious’ and ‘protective’. The ‘impulsive/under-controlled’ profile was characterized by the highest prevalence and severity of cannabis use and the most severe alcohol use. The ‘impulsive/under-controlled’ and ‘protective’ profiles demonstrated the highest prevalence and severity of tobacco use, whereas the ‘impulsive/under-controlled’ and ‘anxious’ profiles showed the highest binge eating scores. Adolescents who reported more than three types of addictive behaviors generally belonged to the ‘impulsive/under-controlled’ profile. The profiles did not differ for gaming, gambling and pathological buying. The ‘impulsive/under-controlled’ profile emerged as the most vulnerable profile in the context of addictive behaviors (especially for binge eating and substance use).
ISSN:0195-6663
1095-8304
DOI:10.1016/j.appet.2023.107128