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The Influence Of Culture On Behavior-Based Tasks Of Impulsivity, Byron H. Garcia
The Influence Of Culture On Behavior-Based Tasks Of Impulsivity, Byron H. Garcia
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Background: Among Latinx youth residing in the United States (U.S), the adoption of U.S cultural behaviors, values, and identity has been proposed to increase risk for negative outcomes, such as substance use. Research also suggests that the maintenance of Latinx cultural behaviors, values, and identity may be protective. Although there is an established link between impulsivity and substance use outcomes, very little research has sought to explore factors that influence impulsivity among Latinx groups. Furthermore, behavioral tasks have made substantial contributions as measures of impulsivity, yet few studies have examined cultural identity domains in relation to these behavioral tasks.
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