Chronic stress is shown to be related to impulsivity. Previous research has demonstrated that younger-aged populations are more susceptible to stressful situations by showcasing risky, impulsive behaviors. In our study, self-reporting tools were used to understand how certain life stressors relate to impulsive behaviors in different age groups. Specifically, the Stress and Adversity Inventory (STRAIN) was used to survey for life stress and the short version of UPPS was used to measure impulsivity. Descriptive statistics will be used to provide the basic analyses of the data in the younger and older populations from both the impulsivity scale and the stress questionnaire scale. This will allow us to better compare and contrast the data from both demographics and make logical conclusions on the effect of life stressors on different age groups of individuals. The future implications of this study can be used to develop interventions in decreasing impulsive behaviors that could lead to physical, mental, and societal implications when faced with stress.

Sannitha Baragada would like to thank their faculty sponsor Dr. Tony Buchanan for their support of this project.