J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2012 Dec;21(4):263-271.

The Study on Predictors of Addictive Personality in Adolescents

• Park HS

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of addictive personality in adolescents.
METHODS
The participants were 521 adolescents. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires, which were constructed to include personal-familial variables and psychosocial variables. Data were analyzed with the PASW 18.0 programs.
RESULTS
The significant predictors of addictive personality in adolescents were school type, parental violent behavior, gender, self-control, impulsivity, and sensation seeking behavior. These personal-familial variables and psychological variables explained 64.1% of the variance in addictive personality.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest that addictive personality in adolescents can be changed positively by reducing impulsivity and sensation seeking behavior and increasing self-control.

Keyword

Adolescent; Addiction

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Humans
Parents
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sensation

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