Adolescents sensation seeking was assessed by a short form of sensation seeking scale, which demonstrated reliability and validity steinberg et al. Beyond the optimal level of arousal marvin zuckerman 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Given the many interrelated factors which determine sensation seeking, it is not easy to find a linear causality between variables and response behavior.
The zuckerman sensation seeking scale zuckerman 1971, 1994 is specifically developed to determine personal differences in sensation seeking. National academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine. In sensation seeking and risky behavior, marvin zuckerman offers a comprehensive account. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity. This study investigated the reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8 in both english and spanish with latinos, the fastestgrowing minority group in the united states, and the correlation between sensation seeking and tobacco and alcohol use. Zuckerman 1994 reports that costa and mccrae 1990, as cited in zuckerman, 1994 found a positive correlation r. Examining risktaking behavior and sensation seeking.
Now an integral part of personality testing, including adaptations for use with children, this reissue is a chance to see where it all began. This is a response to gray and wilsons 2007 article. In 1979, zuckerman defined sensation seeking as the need for varied, novel. It has been shown that sensation seeking was a pertinent predictor of a large range of behaviors, such as drug and tobacco use carton, 1994. For example, one choice might be, i would like to learn to fly an airplane indicating greater sensationseeking versus i. There are no right or wrong answers, everyone is an individual, just. Ten public high schools in connecticut participated in a survey of highrisk behaviors. May 02, 2019 the skiers where exposed to the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8. Russell university of british columbia, vancouver, canada psychometric properties of zuckermans sensationseeking scale sss. This questionnaire is designed to test your tendency towards varied, novel and intense. 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. Item coding the sss consists of 40 items, each having two options from which the participant must choose one. People who are high in sensation seeking are attracted to the unknown and as a result consistently seek the new, varied, and unpredictable. Marvin zuckerman is professor emeritus of psychology at the university of delaware.
Since then, the sensation seeking scale has undergone several changes and, altogether, six forms have been developed by zuckerman. The sensation seeking scale europes journal of psychology. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior. Marvin zuckerman risky behavior can be an expression of a normal, genetically influenced personality traitsensation seeking. Zuckerman writes that the sensationseeking need to achieve an optimal level of cortical arousal was rejected in zuckerman 1979, and that he now regards arousal as being epiphenomenal that is, this increase in arousal is a side effect of the search for, and experience of, novel sensations. Trait sensationseeking, defined as a need for varied, complex, and intense sensations. Construction of the adventure behavior seeking scale. Pubertal status, sensationseeking, impulsivity, and. The nonsexual experience seeking scale nses is a general sensation or experience seeking scale with no reference to sex in the items. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. 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.
The biological theory of sensation seeking developed by zuckerman. When it is hard to choose, select the option that describes you best or. The skiers where exposed to the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8. The zuckerman sensationseeking scalev sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This trait has been studied for 23 years beginning with the report of the development of the first form of the sensation seeking scale in 1964. The sensation seeking scale that was first developed by zuckerman 1964. Form v were examined in a sample of 336 canadians 181 females and 155 males. Sensation seeking and behavior disorders jama psychiatry. The most frequently used measure of sensation seeking is for mvofthe sensation seeking scale sssv. Zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire shortened. Zuckerman writes that the sensation seeking need to achieve an optimal level of cortical arousal was rejected in zuckerman 1979, and that he now regards arousal as being epiphenomenal that is, this increase in arousal is a side effect of the search for, and experience of, novel sensations. A comparative approach to a human trait volume 7 issue 3 marvin zuckerman.
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. It consists of six items, which are scored on a sixpoint scale ranging from 1 almost always untrue of you to 6. Sensation seeking definition sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the degree to which an individual seeks novel and highly stimulating activities and experiences. From the zuckerman kuhlman personality questionnaire. Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale in. He has written over 200 articles and six books, including the first edition of psychobiology of personality 1991. The test used to measure the construct, the sensation seeking scale sss has evolved from the first version, containing only a general scale, to form version v. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Adolescents from grades 9 to 12 n 3068 completed measures of physical development pubertal development scale, perceived pubertal timing, impulsivity and sensationseeking zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaireform iii, and cigarette, marijuana, and alcohol use in the past 30 days. It is regrettable that cloninger has ignored the voluminous literature on sensation seeking 2,3 and its biologic correlates 35 and relations to behavior disorders, including antisocial personality, alcohol and other drug abuse, and manicdepressive disorder.
Risk is not an essential part of the trait, as many activities associated with it are not risky. Zuckerman created the scale with the purpose of better understanding personality traits such as neuroticism, antisocial behavior, and psychopathy. Items of zuckerman s form iv were translated into japanese and were administered to japanese. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior change. The latter contains four subscales and a total score based on the sum of the subscales scales. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Analysis of 61 studies revealed a small to moderate size, heterogeneous effect mean weighted r.
The sensation seeking scale is one of the most common psychological instrument for measuring sensation seeking. The brief sensation seeking scale bsss measures sensation seeking in teenagers based on zuckermans theory, covering the need for a brief. The need for stimulation was measured using the sensation seeking scale iv by zuckerman, in its polish version by oleszkiewiczzsurzs. Sensation seeking scale sss addiction research center. The details can be found in the paper of aluja et al. Frequency distributions of sensation seeking scaleitems 142 table 4. 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. It is a short 8item scale with 5point response categories. Frontiers sensation seeking and online gaming addiction. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. From the zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire.
Adolescents from grades 9 to 12 n 3068 completed measures of physical development pubertal development scale, perceived pubertal timing, impulsivity and sensation seeking zuckerman kuhlman personality questionnaireform iii, and cigarette, marijuana, and alcohol use in the past 30 days. Behavioral expressions and biosocial bases of sensation seeking. Developing a brief sensation seeking scale for children. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation. Expert skydivers were persons who had made at least 100 jumps in their lives and had a licence to perform skydiving independently, without instructor supervision.
Items of zuckermans form iv were translated into japanese and were administered to japanese. Appendix e sensation seeking scale questionnaire naturalistic. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity of the sensation seeking scale in a uk sample. Sensation seeking scores from the sss have been linked to many risktaking behavioural expressions. The sss is a 40 items self administred questionnaire. Psychometric problems in form v doreen ridgeway and james a.
Sensation seeking and risky behavior computer file, 2007. Zuckerman created the scale with the purpose of better understanding. In the male athletes sensation seeking requirement and risktaking behavior had. A japanese version of the sensation seeking scale was developed based on zuckerman s sss form iv. Form ii of the sensation seeking scale consisted of a reduced number of items 34, of which 22 composed the general sensation seeking scale and 12 referred to genderspecific behavior characteristics. The zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire follows a different approach.
A metaanalysis was conducted to investigate the association between sensation seeking and alcohol use. Sensation seeking centro multidisciplinare di psicologia. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state magazine. For example, men score higher on impulsive sensation seeking and women on neuroticismanxiety, which matches general patterns in the.
Zukermans scale is one of the most cited, but one can argue that the scale has various issues, as explained by jeffrey arnett 1994. Zuckerman s sensation seeking scale sss, the bussdurkee hostility inventory bdi, and three scales hyperactivity. A comparative approach to a human trait volume 7 issue 3 marvin zuckerman skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. We examined the relationship between sensationseeking behaviors and two hormones, testosterone and cortisol, in male and female college students. High sensation seekers are more adventurous, show less impulse inhibition, prefer novelty and seek out new experiences. 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. Zuckermans work on the personality trait called sensation seeking 14. Sensation seeking psychology oxford bibliographies. Sensation seeking in adolescents could be a means of self assertion used by adolescents to achieve difficult goals and to perceive themselves as more independent. Reliability and validity of the sensationseeking scale.
Sensation seeking is probably governed by an individual level of. Since then, the theory behind the trait has developed with research. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This proved to be rather curious, since impulsivity was a substrate of neuroticism, whereas excitement seeking was a substrate of extraversion. We suggest you contact the author for more details and suggestions mr. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Two samples of male students n 25, and n 51 and a small sample of female students n 7 were administered the sensation seeking scale sss, and blood samples were drawn on two occasions to determine plasma levels of androgens and oestrogens. Sensation seeking is a trait defined by the seeking of varied, novel, complex, and intense.
A japanese version of the sensationseeking scale was developed based on zuckermans sss form iv. Zukerman developed a scale sensation seeking scale, sss, 1971 that he developed over time. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Zuckermans sensation seeking scale sss, the bussdurkee hostility inventory bdi, and three scales hyperactivity. The sss has four primary scales disinhibition, boredom susceptibility, thrill and adventure seeking, experience seeking and one total score. This test will help you determine the level of your sensation seeking disposition.
Sensation seeking and gonadal hormones journal of biosocial. The zuckerman sensationseeking scalev sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of. If he limited his factor analysis to five factors, as costa and mccrae had, impulsivity and sensation seeking always combined to form a factor that he called impulsive sensation seeking. In conclusion, significant differences were found in risktaking behavior, sensation seeking requirement and gender variable among the extreme athletes. Zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire shortened, zkpq. Sensation seeking as one of the motivating factors for. Jan 07, 2020 inquisit sensation seeking scale online. In particular, the study describes the relationship among the frequency of substance intake or implementation of problem behaviour, stage of change as well as factors of vulnerability and protection. The sample n190 consists of first and repeat drinking and driving owl offenders. Hormone levels were hypothesized to contribute to the variability of individual scores on zuckermans sensationseeking scale. A series of studies of msms usin g both scales and the sss. Sensationseeking scales measure the level of stimulation or arousal a person will seek. 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 each question, please indicate which of the choices most describes your likes or the way you feel.
The relationship of sensation seeking, hostility, and. The sensation seeking scale sss is a fortyitem questionnaire. It was created in 1964 by marvin zuckerman, at the university of delaware. In 2001 and 2002 the questionnaire has been included in the espaditalia survey, with a very good response. For example, men score higher on impulsive sensation seeking and women on neuroticismanxiety, which matches general patterns in the literature on sex differences.