Skip to Main Content
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit an ETD
Global Search Box
Need Help?
Keyword Search
Participating Institutions
Advanced Search
School Logo
Files
File List
marietta1212534522.pdf (162.28 KB)
ETD Abstract Container
Abstract Header
Family History, Sensation Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Alcohol Abuse
Author Info
Yurasek, Allison M.
Permalink:
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1212534522
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2008, Master of Arts, Marietta College, Psychology.
Abstract
The present research examined family history, sensation seeking, and impulsivity as predictors ofalcohol abuse. Past studies have shown that alcohol abuse seems to have a genetic influence, yet personality traits such as sensation seeking and impulsivity have also been shown to relate to problematic use. The purpose of this research is to investigate these issues further, as well as examine the utility of the TOVA as a measure of impulsivity. It was hypothesized that sensation seeking and impulsivity will be better predictors of alcohol abuse in college students compared to family history. This hypothesis was supported to an extent. Replicating prior research sensation seeking was a significant predictor of alcohol abuse in college students. Impulsivity was only a significant predictor when the BIS measure was used; however its unique contribution was eliminated once sensation seeking was added to the model. These finding suggest that the TOVA is not a better behavioral measure of impulsivity, nor is family history a significant predictor of problematic drinking in this sample.
Committee
Ryan K. May, PhD (Advisor)
Mark Sibicky, PhD (Committee Member)
Pages
40 p.
Subject Headings
Psychology
Keywords
alcohol abuse
;
sensation seeking
;
impulsivity
;
TOVA
Recommended Citations
Refworks
EndNote
RIS
Mendeley
Citations
Yurasek, A. M. (2008).
Family History, Sensation Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Alcohol Abuse
[Master's thesis, Marietta College]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1212534522
APA Style (7th edition)
Yurasek, Allison.
Family History, Sensation Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Alcohol Abuse.
2008. Marietta College, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1212534522.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Yurasek, Allison. "Family History, Sensation Seeking and Impulsivity as Predictors of Alcohol Abuse." Master's thesis, Marietta College, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1212534522
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
Abstract Footer
Document number:
marietta1212534522
Download Count:
1,138
Copyright Info
© 2008, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by Marietta College and OhioLINK.