APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Social Predictors of Risk Taking Behavior Among Young Adults

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Christine Hofmeister
    University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • Tamera Murdock
    University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • Marshall Beauchamp
    University of Missouri, Kansas City

Abstract

The current study aimed to delineate social mechanisms of risk taking behavior among young adults. Findings revealed that after controlling for sensation seeking, impulsivity predicted risk taking. Perception of social norms regarding risk taking as well as resistance to peer influence were also found to uniquely predict risk taking.

Adolescent

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