Adaptation of the Barratt Impulsivity Scale for Category B Car Drivers
Abstract
Impulsive behavior is found in all people, this includes people who drive cars, but most of the time the level of impulsivity is not known. This can be done using a psychological tool to measure impulsivity such as the Barratt Impulsivity Scale. This instrument was created by Ernest S. Barratt in 1995 and has been revised and adapted over time to different populations. Thus, in the framework of the present research, the statistical analysis of the fidelity and validity of the Barratt Impulsivity Scale at the level of the population of category B car drivers in Romania was carried out. The results obtained highlighted the fact that this tool is faithful and valid in terms of measuring impulsivity at the global level during the research stage. Regarding the first and second-order factors, the results were below the established and accepted level, highlighting the need to expand research in this field.
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