Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-Cigarette Use among Young adults over Time.

Introduction:
This text is a summary of a scientific study examining the relationship between impulsivity and e-cigarette use among young adults. The study followed a group of young adult e-cigarette users over a period of 21 months and measured their impulsivity levels and e-cigarette use at eight different time points. The study aimed to determine if impulsivity predicts e-cigarette use over time.

Key Points:

* The study followed young adult e-cigarette users over a period of 21 months and measured their impulsivity levels and e-cigarette use at eight different time points.
* The S-UPPS-P impulse behavior scale was used to measure impulsivity at baseline.
* Frequency of e-cigarette, cigarette, marijuana, and alcohol use was calculated at each wave thereafter.
* The results showed that vaping frequency declined over time, but there were stable, positive associations between e-cigarette use and lack of premeditation and sensation seeking.
* Vaping frequency was inversely associated with negative urgency.
* Positive urgency and lack of perseverance were not associated with frequency of vaping.
* The study suggests that young adults who have higher impulsivity of certain types may use e-cigarettes more frequently.

Main Message:
The main message of this study is that impulsivity is a significant predictor of e-cigarette use among young adults. Specifically, the study found that lack of premeditation and sensation seeking were positively associated with vaping frequency, while negative urgency was inversely associated with vaping frequency. These findings suggest that interventions aimed at reducing e-cigarette use among young adults should address impulsivity, particularly lack of premeditation and sensation seeking. By addressing these factors, public health interventions can have a greater impact on reducing e-cigarette use among young adults.

Mittal a, Du a, Merz W, Myers MG, Crotty alexander LE, Doran N. Impulsivity-Related Personality Traits as Predictors of E-Cigarette Use among Young adults over Time. Substance use & misuse. 2022;57(7):1007-1013. doi:10.1080/10826084.2022.2046101