Impulsivity

What it measures

A multiple-item scale measuring impulsivity.

Response format

7-point scale

Scale items

• Impulsive
• Careless
• Easily tempted

Full scale items shown. Always cite the original source when using this scale in research.

Usage notes & scoring

Reported alpha coefficients range from .77 to .84 across samples or studies. Factor analytic procedures were used to support the scale's structural validity.

Citation

Mukhopadhyay, Anirban, Jaideep Sengupta, and Suresh Ramanathan (2008), “Recalling Past Temptations: An Information-Processing Perspective on the Dynamics of Self-Control,” Journal of Consumer Research, 35 (4), 586- 599.

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