Delay discounting and self‐reported impulsivity in adolescent smokers and nonsmokers living in rural Appalachia. (3rd June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewis, Russell; Harris, Millie; Slone, Stacey A.; Shelton, Brent J.; Reynolds, Brady
• Is Part Of: American journal on addictions. Volume 24:Number 6(2015)
• Page Start: 492
• Page End: 494
• Publication Date: 2015-06-03
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12253
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-0496

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="ajad12253-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>Background and Objectives This study evaluated whether impulsivity (delay discounting and BIS‐11‐A) is associated with adolescent smoking status in a region with strong environmental risk factors for smoking.</p> <p>Methods Forty‐two adolescent smokers and nonsmokers from rural Appalachia completed discounting and self‐reported impulsivity assessments.</p> <p>Results The BIS‐11‐A, but not the measure of discounting, was associated with smoking status; however, neither assessment predicted smoking status once parent/best‐friend smoking variables were statistically accounted for.</p> <p>Discussion and Conclusions In regions with strong environmental risk factors for smoking, delay discounting may play a more limited role in risk of initiation.</p> <p>Scientific Significance Helps to better define impulsivity as risk factors for smoking in relation to familial and broader cultural variables. (Am J Addict 2015;24:492–494)</p> </sec> </abstract>