The relationship of impulsivity, and behavioral inhibition and behavioral activation systems with tendency to substance abuse in adolescents

The purpose of the present research was to determine the relationship of impulsivity, and behavioral inhibition and behavioral activation systems with tendency to substance abuse in adolescents. The population of the study included first and second high schools students of vulnerable regions in Ardabil City. The research sampel consisted 616 students of vulnerable high schools in Ardabil City. To collect the data, Matson of Impulsivity Scale, Behavioral Inhibition - Activation Scale and Checklist of tendency to substance use were used. Resullts: The resulltts showed tthatt impulsivity,, behavioral inhibition and behavioral activationrellatted tto were substance abuse in adolescents (P <0.. 05). The results of multiple regression showed that motor impulsivity, behavioral inhibition system, behavioral activation system, non-planning and cognitive impulsivity had significant contribute in prediction of substance abuse in adolescents. ندارد