Abstract
The present study investigated the possible relationships between impulsivity, self-esteem
and extraversion and aimed to identify a difference across age groups in each using a
quantitative mixed method design. The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised,
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale were administered to 104
college students, 61 aged 18-25 and 43 aged 26+. The results found the 18-25 group to have
significantly higher extraversion and impulsivity levels than the 26+ group and no significant
difference with self-esteem levels. Positive significant relationships were established between
impulsivity and extraversion as well as extraversion and self-esteem showing that as one rises
or falls so does the other. A negative significant relationship between self-esteem and
impulsivity showed as one falls the other rises and vice versa. Author keywords: Impulsivity, impulses, extraversion, introversion, self esteem
