EFECTOS DE LA IMPULSIVIDAD Y EL CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL SOBRE LA TOMA DE DECISIONES EN LOS ADOLESCENTES

MARÍA LAURA CAÑA , YANINA MICHELINI, IGNACIO ACUÑA Y JUAN CARLOS GODOY

Health & Addictions

INID - Instituto de Investigación de Drogodependencias

Lugar: Alicante; Año: 2015 vol. 15 p. 55 - 66

1578-5319

Background: adolescence is a period associated with the onset and progression of alcohol consumption. At this stage are also frequent impulsive behaviors and risky decision-making (DM). Aim: To evaluate pattern of alcohol consumption (PAC) in male and female adolescents, their different levels of impulsivity and how these variables affect decision-making. Methodology: Using a latent class analysis several PAC of 230 adolescents aged 14 to 17 years were determined. Design: A prospective ex post facto crossover design with Positive Urgency (Low / High), PCA (Moderate / Binge) and Sex (Female / Male) as factors was used. DM was assessed in 78 participants who joined the study groups. Results: binge male consumers, compared with moderate, performed better, but their performance declined at the end of the test. Within the group of participants with low positive urgency, those with a binge PAC, made more advantageous DM. Conclusions: PAC and impulsivity trait appear to influence DM in adolescents.