Gender Differences in Impulsiveness

By : Lavender Hira, Payal Banerjee

Page No: 369-377

Abstract
The present study aims to assess the difference between males and females in impulsiveness. For this purpose, data were collected from 200 undergraduate students of Kolkata, India, of which 100 were males and 100 were females. A purposive sampling technique was followed. An Independent t-test was used and based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in impulsiveness between males and females among undergraduate students in Kolkata, India. Specifically, males exhibit higher levels of impulsiveness compared to females, as indicated by the higher mean score on the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11). This difference highlights the need for targeted interventions to address impulsivity, particularly among males, which could enhance their overall quality of life and academic performance. Further research may be warranted to explore the underlying causes of these gender differences in impulsivity and to develop effective strategies for managing impulsive behaviour in diverse populations. 

Authors:
Lavender Hira : B.Sc. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India. 
Dr. Payal Banerjee : Assistant Professor, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.02.17