Impulsivity, aggression, and suicidality relationship in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to crystallize the nature of relationships between impulsivity, aggression, and suicidality. We reviewed studies of adults with published, psychometric measures of impulsivity and aggression, and measures of suicidality.

Methods

Our primary data source was Web of Science (from inception to 31st December 2021). Quality of articles was assessed using a Joanna Briggs Appraisal Tool and publication bias using Trim and Fill. We synthesised results using random effects meta-analyses and explored moderation by measure of impulsivity, aggression, and suicidality, and population.

Findings

77 studies were included in our analysis. We found weak positive relationships between impulsivity (r = 0·19 [95% CI: 0·15-0·22]), aggression (0·23

SUBMITTER: Moore FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860929 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature