ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Impact of Education on Risky Behavior in Adults

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Polina Kats-Kariyanakatte
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Janine Ray
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

Prior research has found that gender, age, and certain socioeconomic factors have an impact on risk-taking behaviors. Our research supported a relationship between gender and risk taking among adults. Findings further indicated a trend between level of education and risk-taking behaviors in adults.

Self-Control