RT Article
T1 The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11 in Community and Incarcerated Samples: Motor and Nonplanning Impulsivity Effects on Criminal Recidivism
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 47
IS 8
SP 996
OP 1013
A1 Ros, Laura
A2 Jimeno, Verónica
A2 Ricarte, Jorge J.
A2 Romero-Ayuso, Dulce
A2 Zabala, Carmen
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/176811675X
AB Although the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Version 11 (BIS-11) is one of the most widely used instruments to assess impulsivity, its factor structure remains controversial. Several authors have suggested that cultural factors may have an impact on its factor structure. It is also necessary to study the measurement invariance of the scale in different populations, especially in the case of incarcerated individuals, given their high level of impulsivity. This study had two objectives: (a) to evaluate the factor structure of the BIS-11 and its measurement invariance across community and incarcerated samples and (b) to evaluate the effect of impulsiveness on criminal recidivism. The results revealed a two-factor structure: Motor and Nonplanning Impulsivity. This solution was invariant across groups. In addition, increased Motor Impulsivity was related to higher criminal recidivism through an increase in aggression. These results corroborate the importance of implementing interventions to reduce impulsivity as a means of preventing recidivism.
K1 Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Version 11
K1 Community
K1 Factor Structure
K1 Measurement invariance
K1 Offenders
DO 10.1177/0093854820932615