Sex differences in the relationship between sensation seeking, trait emotional intelligence and delinquent behaviour
Autor: | Alison M. Bacon, James Rann, Hannah Burak |
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Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Zdroj: | The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. 25:673-683 |
ISSN: | 1478-9957 1478-9949 |
DOI: | 10.1080/14789949.2014.943796 |
Popis: | Levels of sensation seeking peak in adolescence and there is a well-documented association of sensation seeking with delinquency and other risk-taking behaviours. The present study investigated the potential moderating effect of trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) on this relationship. Trait EI encompasses high levels of empathy and emotion regulation and is associated with positive outcomes and well-being. Ninety-six young adults (48 females and 48 males; overall Mage = 19.76) completed measures of sensation seeking, trait EI and self-reported delinquent behaviours (DB) since age 12. Results indicated that sensation seeking and frequency of DB were positively associated, but this effect was moderated by trait EI for male participants – those with lower trait EI showed a greater increase in delinquency, in line with a rise in sensation seeking. No moderation effect was observed for females, and females with higher levels of trait EI reported more DB. The results are discussed in terms of the protectiv... |
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