Examining the relationship between impulsivity-related personality traits and e-cigarette use in adults

Kale, Dimitra; Pickering, Alan D.; Cooper, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106348

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“…In that study, we found e-cigarette use was positively associated with sensation seeking and lack of premeditation; positive and negative urgency predicted cigarette but not e-cigarette use (Doran & Tully, 2018). Another recent crosssectional study among European adults suggested urgency measures may be more closely related to use of cigarettes than e-cigarettes (Kale et al, 2020). Overall, the pattern of results suggests that, at least among emerging adults who are not yet daily users, e-cigarette use may be driven by the pursuit of positive reinforcement without concern for consequences, and not in response to acute affective states.…”

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Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-cigarette Use Among Young Adults Over Time

Mittal

Merz

et al. 2022

C27. Just Breathe: Updates in Pediatric Lung Exposome Science

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Introduction: There has been rising concern about e-cigarette usage among teenagers and young adults. As knowledge about the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes accumulates, it is critical to identify factors that may increase risk of vaping initiation and frequency of use. One potential risk factor known to increase risk for other substance use is impulsivity. This study tested the hypothesis that impulsivity prospectively predicts vaping over time.Methods: Active e-cigarette users (n=137; 51.8% male; Mean age 20 years at baseline) completed 8 waves of assessment over 21 months (2017)(2018)(2019)(2020). The S-UPPS-P impulse behavior scale was used at baseline to measure impulsivity, and frequency of e-cigarette, cigarette, marijuana and alcohol use was calculated at each wave thereafter. Results:Vaping frequency declined over time [Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) = 0.92]. There were significant, stable, positive associations between e-cigarette use and lack of premeditation (IRR=1.06) and sensation seeking (IRR=1.09). Vaping frequency was inversely associated with negative urgency (IRR=0.95). Positive urgency and lack of perseverance were not associated with frequency of vaping. Conclusion:These findings suggest that young adults who have higher impulsivity of certain types may use e-cigarettes more frequently. Thus, vaping interventions for young adults should address these factors to ensure the greatest impact on public health.

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confidence: 72%

Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-cigarette Use Among Young Adults Over Time

Mittal

Merz

et al. 2022

C27. Just Breathe: Updates in Pediatric Lung Exposome Science

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“…Similar patterns have been found for the relationship with vaping, albeit with mixed results. In two prospective studies, externalising and internalising problems, reflecting poorer self‐control and depressive symptoms respectively, predicted e‐cigarette initiation in the national representative Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study of American youth aged 13 years [36], and greater impulsivity predicted the frequency of e‐cigarette use among 137 American young adult e‐cigarette users over time [37]; however, a correlational study of 720 UK adults ages 18 to 68 found few differences in impulsivity‐related traits between non‐users, e‐cigarette users, smokers and dual‐users [38]. Given the overall patterns, we hypothesize that lower levels of self‐control in adults could also predict an increased likelihood of transitioning to vaping over time among non‐users.…”

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Psychological predictors of vaping uptake among non‐smokers: A longitudinal investigation of New Zealand adults

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Teah,

Sibley

et al. 2024

Drug and Alcohol Review

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IntroductionDemographic and health factors are known to predict vaping. Less is known about psychological predictors of vaping uptake, particularly among non‐smoking adults using longitudinal designs. We aimed to model how psychological factors related to personality and mental health predicted the likelihood of vaping uptake over time in non‐smoking adults ages 18+ using longitudinal data.MethodsLongitudinal regression models utilised data from the 2018–2020 waves of the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study to assess how the Big Five personality traits, mental distress and self‐control predicted who began vaping over time among non‐users (non‐vapers and non‐smokers), controlling for gender, age, ethnicity and economic deprivation.ResultsAnalyses included 36,309 adults overall (ages 18 to 99; M = 51.0). The number of non‐users who transitioned into current vaping was small (transitioned from 2018 to 2019, n = 147; 0.48%; 2019 to 2020, n = 189, 0.63%). Fully adjusted models showed that adults with higher mental distress (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.43; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–1.88), lower self‐control (aOR 0.79; 95% CI 0.69–0.89) and higher extraversion (aOR 1.09; 95% CI 1.06–1.13) were more likely to begin vaping at the next time point compared to adults who remained non‐users. Higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness also predicted vaping uptake in initial models, but inclusion of mental distress and self‐control superseded these traits.Discussion and ConclusionsPsychological factors related to mental distress, impulse control and sociability predicted who was more likely to begin vaping as non‐smoking adults. Harm prevention interventions could target these factors to reduce vaping uptake in non‐smokers.

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“…Addictive behaviors have been traditionally studied in relation to variable impulsivity. Coates et al [ 1 ], Kale et al [ 2 ] and Meikle et al [ 3 ] are examples of this. Regarding addictions, having a high degree of impulsivity can be explained by two accounts that are not mutually exclusive, according to Verdejo-García et al [ 4 ].…”

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Decision Making in Addictive Behaviors Based on Prospect Theory: A Systematic Review

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Traditionally, research on addictive behaviors has been based on the study of their risk factors, with impulsivity being the main risk factor. However, this study aims to approach this topic from the analysis of decision making. According to the prospect theory, low levels of loss and risk aversion will increase the probability of showing addictive behaviors. A systematic review of the possible relationships between these behaviors and prospect theory was carried out. To this end, the works that have studied loss and risk aversion in populations with addictive behaviors to date (N = 15) were compiled. Apart from other eligibility criteria, the selection process was only performed with studies that included the prospect theory or cumulative prospect theory, in English or Spanish, since 1979. WoS, Scopus, Dialnet and PsycInfo were the information sources selected. For this purpose, PRISMA guidelines have been followed. It was found that users of addictive substances show less loss aversion than nonusers. These results cannot be transferred to pathological gamblers. The significance of this work for future research and the implementation of prevention and intervention programs is highlighted. The results show an approach to addictions from a novel perspective.

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Examining the relationship between impulsivity-related personality traits and e-cigarette use in adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 44 publications

Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-cigarette Use Among Young Adults Over Time

Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-cigarette Use Among Young Adults Over Time

Psychological predictors of vaping uptake among non‐smokers: A longitudinal investigation of New Zealand adults

Decision Making in Addictive Behaviors Based on Prospect Theory: A Systematic Review

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