Abstract

Clift and Veilleux adapt the reflexive-responding-to-emotion model to momentary states — eight days of EMA show affect and perceived emotional control jointly predict rash action and inaction.

Clift, J. B., & Veilleux, J. C. (2024). Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, 133(7), 541–553. DOI

Key findings

  • Dynamic impulsivity — Emotion-related impulsivity fluctuates within persons; trait scales miss state-level urges and actions.
  • Control moderation — Momentary willpower and distress intolerance moderate links between affect and rash behaviour.
  • EMA volume — Over five thousand momentary prompts across 197 participants power within-person models.

Application

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