Physical recklessness in adolescence. Trait or byproduct of depressive/suicidal states? J Nerv Ment Dis 1990 Jul;178(7):423-33
Date
07/01/1990Pubmed ID
2366056DOI
10.1097/00005053-199007000-00003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0025315028 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 33 CitationsAbstract
The authors assessed adolescents (264 psychiatric inpatients and 742 high school students) with a new instrument (the Sommerfeldt-Clark Adolescent Recklessness Scale) to test whether adolescents show individual differences on a dimension ranging from physical caution to physical recklessness. The three dimensions that emerged reflect an interest in weapons and military dangers, which we have tentatively labeled "foolhardiness"; the combination of dangerous driving and substance abuse; and involvement with smoking, drug use, and "bad company." The personality traits of "venturesomeness" and "impulsiveness" were significantly correlated with all three recklessness factors. The first two factors showed no significant relationship with patient status, diagnosis of mood disorder, or history of suicidal behavior; the third factor was associated with inpatient status and a history of suicide attempts.
Author List
Clark DC, Sommerfeldt L, Schwarz M, Hedeker D, Watel LAuthor
David C. Clark PhD Assistant Dean, Professor in the Research Office department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAttitude
Dangerous Behavior
Depression
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Impulsive Behavior
Male
Personality
Personality Disorders
Risk-Taking
Social Behavior
Social Behavior Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Suicide
Surveys and Questionnaires
Violence
