Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between adverse
childhood experiences and impulsivity in students (17-25 years of age) of
University of the Punjab, Lahore. A sample of 80 university students
(mean age = 21 years) was selected through convenience sampling from
five departments at the New Campus with equal representation of both
genders. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (Anda,
2007) measured number of adverse childhood experiences faced by the
participants; while Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, Version 11 (Patton,
Stanford & Barratt, 1995) assessed impulsivity. Pearson product moment
correlation revealed a non-significant correlation between adverse
childhood experiences and impulsivity. Furthermore, a significant gender
difference was discovered through independent samples t test, men
reporting significantly higher occurrences of adverse childhood
experiences. It was concluded that due to the sensitive nature of the topic
with reference to the conservative Pakistani society, participants might
have inaccurately reported that childhood experiences resulting in the
non-significant correlation with impulsivity. Accordingly, it was
suggested that indigenous tools be developed in order to minimize these cultural influences and future studies should aim to explore these cultural
dynamics.
Mamoona Bokhari , Marwah Badar , Urwa Naseer , Ammara Waheed , Faiza Safdar. (2015) Adverse Childhood Experiences & Impulsivity in Late Adolescence & Young Adulthood of Students of University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology Research and Practice, Volume 6 No.1, Volume 6.
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