Emotional states before and after impulsivity

• Shang-Ping Lin

  National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

• Hui-Chuan Shih

  National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

• Yueh-Chuen Huang

  National Taichung Institute of Technology

• Yu-Chen Huang

  Asia University , Asia University , Asia University

Past research has demonstrated that people often feel regret and guilt after being impulsive. However, using a paper-and-pencil experimental method, the authors found people to become impulsive more easily when they feel careless, and less impulsive when feeling joy or anxiety. Post-affects of impulsivity include joy, satisfaction, and - surprisingly - lack of regret and lack of guilt. This has significant implications both theoretically and practically. Analytical results are discussed and future research directions are then suggested.

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