In 1979, zuckerman defined sensation seeking as the need for varied, novel. It was based on the idea that there were consistent individual differences in optimal levels of stimulation and arousal, and that these differences could be measured with a questionnaire. Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale in. Trait sensationseeking, defined as a need for varied, complex, and intense sensations.
An external file that holds a picture, illustration, etc. The four subscales of the sssv represent unique facets of ss activity, which are combined into the total ss score. In fact, zuckerman and cloninger 1996 found that the correlation between sensation seeking and novelty seeking is nearly perfect after correcting for attenuation due to unreliability in both measures, which provides. Zuckermans sensationseeking scale form v appendix 2 buzz. Thrill and adventure seeking ta, experience seeking es, disinhibition ds, and boredom susceptibility bs. Frequency distributions of sensation seeking scaleitems 142 table 4. Impulsive sensation seeking impss assesses impulsivity, i. Factorial structure and psychometric properties of the sensation. The theory of sensation seeking is divided into two, personal attributes and situational attributes.
For example, one choice might be, i would like to learn to fly an airplane indicating greater sensationseeking versus i would not like to learn to fly an airplane. Zukerman developed a scale sensation seeking scale, sss, 1971 that he developed over time. Selfesteem, alcoholism, sensation seeking, gpa, and. Because we lack data for this measure, we measure sensation seeking as the number of automobile speeding convictions earned by an investor over a multiyear period. Conservatism, sensationseeking and music preferences.
Since then the sensation seeking scale has undergone a number of stages of development. Sensation seeking and music preferences sciencedirect. Data were analyzed using pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. This report documents the methods used by six site contractors located at geographically distributed data collection sites throughout the united states to securely. Zuckermans alternative five factor model and risk taking. The sensation seeking in mountain athletes as assessed by zuckermans sensation seeking scale. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The sensation seeking scale sssv and its use in latin american. However, the measure has received criticism for its unreliability, length, colloquialisms and forcedchoice response format 27, thereby prompting others to. The role of sensationseeking and coping strategies in. A study using a different, brief version of the sss found.
The sss is a 40 items selfadministred questionnaire. Jan 07, 2020 the sensation seeking scale that was first developed by zuckerman 1964. Received 4 september 1985 summarya musical preference scale was devised from factor analyses of preference ratings. Also, a fourpoint likert format was used for the abss scale with the intention. The skiers where exposed to the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8. Zuckermans alternative five factor model and risk taking behavior. A study on the psychometric featu res of the turkish. Marvin zuckerman is professor emeritus of psychology at the university of delaware. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between risk taking behaviorperception and five factors of personality affm. Preliminary manual with scoring keys and norms for form v of the sensation seeking scale. The answer format for all forms of the zuckerman sensation seeking scales. Sensation seeking, overconfidence, and trading activity.
The sensation seeking scale is one of the most common psychological instrument for measuring sensation seeking. This study was designed to assess the utility of the zuckerman sensation seeking scale with driving under the influence dui offenders by examining the characteristics of those scoring high vs. However, the measure has received criticism for its unreliability, length, colloquialisms and forcedchoice response format 27, thereby prompting others to develop selfreport alternatives 10, 28 30. For each question, please indicate which of the choices most describes your likes or the way you feel.
The sss is a 40 items self administred questionnaire. Sensation seeking also aligns closely with novelty seeking in cloningers personality scheme. Sensation seeking scale sss addiction research center. A study on the psychometric featu res of the turkish version. This questionnaire is provided for general information only, and should not be. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state magazine. Reliability and validity of the sensationseeking scale.
Responses to zuckerman s sensation seeking scale sss and cloningers tridimensional personality questionnaire which consists of novelty seeking, harm avoidance, and rewarddependence dimensions. Zuckerman and associates 1978 found that 742 of college undergraduate scoring high on his sensation seeking scale had used one or more drugs, as opposed to 232 of those scoring lowon the scale. Zuckermans sensation seeking scale form v is used widely as a selfreport measure of sensation seeking. The survey included the 6 items of the disinhibitionintentions for the future dif subscale of zuckerman s sensation seeking scale vi, which asks how likely participants would be to engage in. Because we lack data for this measure, we measure sensation seeking as the number of automobile speeding convictions earned by an investor over a.
The zkpq 2, 9 is a 99itemtruefalse selfreport questionnaire that measures the following five basic dimensions of personality. Sensation seeking was assessed with the arnett inventory of sensation seeking arnett, 1994. The seniors and juniors scored higher on sensation seeking than the sophomores. Zuckerman 1994, one of the pioneers of the concept, developed an assessment scale for sensation seeking. Appendix e sensation seeking scale questionnaire naturalistic. The 20 items were rated on a 4point scale ranging from describes me very well to does not describe me at all. Zukermans scale is one of the most cited, but one can argue that the scale has various issues, as explained by jeffrey arnett 1994. Zuckermans 1969 original theory explained sensation seeking ss in the context of an optimal level of reticulocortical arousal, wherein cortically underaroused high sensation seekers engaged in varied, novel, complex, and risky behavior to achieve a more optimal level of arousal. Now an integral part of personality testing, including adaptations for use with children, this reissue is a chance to see where it all began. Risk is not an essential part of the trait, as many activities associated with it are not risky. Appendix 2 zuckermans sensationseeking scale form v. Also, a four point likert format was used for the abss scale with the intention. Responses to zuckermans sensation seeking scale sss and cloningers tridimensional personality questionnaire which consists of novelty seeking, harm avoidance, and rewarddependence dimensions. The survey included the 6 items of the disinhibitionintentions for the future dif subscale of zuckermans sensation seeking scalevi, which asks how likely participants would be to engage in.
The concept of sensation seeking arose out of interest in the optimum level of stimulation and the optimum level of arousal. The relationship between pathological gambling and. It is a short 8item scale with 5point response categories. Ken carter designed this online version of the zuckermans sensation seeking scale. Zuckermans work on the personality trait called sensation seeking 14. It was created in 1964 by marvin zuckerman, at the university of delaware.
Pergamon journals ltd sensation seeking and music preferences patrick litle and marvin zuckerman department of pstchology, universitt delaware. There was a significant relationship between sensationseeking and drug addiction. Originally published in 1979, this title represents a summary of 17 years of research centring around the sensation seeking scale sss and the theory from which the test was derived. For example, one choice might be, i would like to learn to fly an airplane indicating greater sensationseeking versus i. The most frequently used measure of sensation seeking is for mvofthe sensation seeking scale sssv. Past research has linked sensation seeking wi th alcohol and drug use andrucci et al. An examination of the reliability of scores from zuckermans sensation seeking scales, form v. This is a response to gray and wilsons 2007 article. The zuckerman sensationseeking scalev sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation.
This has gone through a few iterations and is currently on its. Unpublished paper presented at the conk on pstchology and the arts. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation. Association of sensation seeking with drug use has been supported in a number of other studies. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior change. Unpublished masters thesis, university of british columbia, 1978. Now an integral part of personality testing, including adaptations for use with children, this reissue is. The first sss used a forcedchoice response format because of a.
Pdf the sensation seeking scale sssv and its use in latin. Zuckerman 1994 defines sensation seeking as a trait defined by the seeking of varied, novel, complex, and intense sensations and experiences and the willingness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences. Gray and wilson analysed the items in the four subscales of the sssv, using a likert type response format and deconstructing the forced choice format of. Zuckerman created the scale with the purpose of better understanding personality traits such as neuroticism, antisocial behavior, and psychopathy. Trait sensation seeking, defined as a need for varied, complex, and intense sensations. Developing a brief sensation seeking scale for children. Item coding the sss consists of 40 items, each having two options from which the participant must choose one. Sensationseeking scales measure the level of stimulation or arousal a person will seek. Age differences in sensation seeking and impulsivity as. Sensation seeking centro multidisciplinare di psicologia. Additionally, the students completed an ad hoc questionnaire to measure. Correlations among scores were of low magnitude and likely reflected.
Therefore, it can be said that the actions that contain risk are in parallelization with the behavior of sensation seeking. The relationship between pathological gambling and sensation. The sss has four primary scales disinhibition, boredom susceptibility, thrill and adventure seeking, experience seeking and one total score. Gray and wilson analysed the items in the four subscales of the sssv, using a likert type response format and deconstructing the forced choice format of the original. Sensation seeking scale bsss8 for young adults and the relation between sensation seeking and life satisfaction. Summarywilsonpatterson conservatism c and zuckermans sensationseeking ss scores were investigated m relation to music preferences in a group of 43 students, high c scorers preferred familiar. Sensation seeking and participation in physical risk sports. Pdf sensation seeking is a trait defined by the seeking of varied, novel. The sensation seeking scale sss is a fortyitem questionnaire. Relationships between sexting, selfesteem, and sensation.
Questionnaire zkpq impulsive unsocialized sensation seeking scale impss. Boys scored higher on the macandrew scale, verbal plus numerical reasoning, and sensation seeking than girls. The sensation seeking in mountain athletes as assessed by zuckerman s sensation seeking scale. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior.
He has written over 200 articles and six books, including the first edition of psychobiology of personality 1991. One example of an issues is that the zukerman scale uses dated words, making it less suitable today. When it is hard to choose, select the option that describes you best or. Marvin zuckerman and his colleagues have identified four factors that. Means and standard deviations for the sensation seeking scale full scale and four subscales for the present sample and for the four samples assessed by zuckerman et a1 1978 145 table 5. The relationship of sensation seeking, hostility, and. Zuckermans sensation seeking scale form v, coping strategies questionnaire billings and moos, and the addiction potential scale weed and butcher were used. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity of the sensation seeking scale in a uk sample. Comparative studies show relationships between biological markers shared with other species and correlated behaviors similar to sensation seeking in humans. Sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the search for experiences and feelings, that are varied, novel, complex and intense, and by the readiness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity.
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