Aversion to light is associated with impulsivity.

Autor:	Lander AC; Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (Sleep Health), Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.; School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia., Phillips AJK; Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (Sleep Health), Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.; School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia., McGlashan EM; School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.; School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia., Cain SW; Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (Sleep Health), Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.; School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in psychology [Front Psychol] 2024 Aug 14; Vol. 15, pp. 1352320. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 14 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1352320
Abstrakt:	Exposure to bright light can be visually aversive. This study explored the association between light aversion and various facets of impulsivity. A total of 1,245 participants completed the UPPS-Impulsive Behavior Scale to assess five facets of impulsivity. Additionally, participants responded to questions regarding their aversion to light (e.g., how aversive do you find bright light?). Spearman's correlation coefficients (rho) revealed that individuals who find light physically aversive, or who experience a negative physical response to exposure (e.g., nausea or headache) triggered by bright indoor light or sunlight, tend to act impulsively under extreme negative and positive affect. Individuals who experience a negative physical response to exposure display greater premeditation, indicating a higher likelihood of considering the potential consequences of their actions. Moreover, these individuals score lower on sensation-seeking, suggesting a reduced inclination to seek out thrilling or novel experiences. These results reveal a complex relationship between light aversion and impulsivity, where those who find light aversive tend to be less impulsive in general, but more impulsive under extreme positive or negative affect. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision. (Copyright © 2024 Lander, Phillips, McGlashan and Cain.)
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