Unlike other scales, the bsss scales retain the conceptualization advanced by zuckerman 11 that sensation seeking is comprised of four componentsthrill and adventure seeking, experience seeking, disinhibition and boredom susceptibility. Add 1 point for each high sensation seeking behavior. This is a response to gray and wilsons 2007 article. Among the new measures is the brief sensation seeking scale bsss which is available both as an eightitem, the bsss8, and a fouritem measure, the bsss4. Sensation seeking is a basic personality trait that has been defined as 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 experience zuckerman 1994, 27. Interest and preference test sensation seeking scale form v. Using the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to predict holiday. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity. Russell university of british columbia, vancouver, canada psychometric properties of zuckermans sensation seeking scale sss. Sensation seeking centro multidisciplinare di psicologia. Please indicate circle on your answer sheet which of the choices most describes your likes or the. Sensationseeking, also called thrillseeking or excitementseeking, is the tendency to pursue new and different sensations, feelings, and experiences. Since then, the theory behind the trait has developed with research. For example, one choice might be, i would like to learn to fly an airplane indicating greater sensationseeking versus i.
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 sensation seeking scalev science of behavior. Brief sensation seeking scale bsss response categories 1. Furthermore, he presents evidence that this characteristic is. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. There have been a number of attempts to develop alternative measures of sensation seeking. The sensation seeking scale is a personality measure characterised by the need for varied, novel, and complex sensations and experiences and the willingness. After discussing the data on hypertension and sensation seekersmuch of it showing a seemingly more dangerous elevated blood pressure in low scorers on the sensation seeking scalehe describes similar counterintuitive results for users of nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs.
I like to watch the same movie over and over again. Psychometric problems in form v doreen ridgeway and james a. The dynamics behind high sensationseeking people the. The sensation seeking scale for children russo et al. What we can learn from sensation seekers greater good. Sensation seeking is a trait defined by the seeking of varied, novel, complex, and. This tendency, or compulsion, has a role in our culture. Form v were examined in a sample of 336 canadians 181 females and 155 males. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation.
Design six waves of nationally representative, cross. Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking. To gain insight into your own sensationseeking tendencies, click on the choice, a or b, that best. In two studies, we administered the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to. Analyses are based on a sample size of 24 328 individuals.
For each question, please indicate which of the choices most describes your likes or the way you feel. The sensation seeking scale sssv and its use in latin. Reliability and validity of the sensationseeking scale. Sensationseeking has a strong correlation with the novelty seeking scale of cloningers temperament and character inventory. Frisky, but more risky american psychological association. The zuckerman sensationseeking scalev sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation. Tracy cooper it is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. Its expression in risky behaviors such as extreme and risky sports, vocations, substance abuse, unsafe sex, and crime, among others, is the topic of this fascinating and accessible book.
The latter contains four subscales and a total score based on the sum of the subscales scales. It explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind adrenaline junkies and daredevils. 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. The sensation seeking scale europes journal of psychology. Given the many interrelated factors which determine sensation seeking, it is not easy to find a linear causality between variables and response behavior. Answer false if it is not very true or not at all true for you. Later, hoyle, stephenson, palmgreen, lorch and donohew 2002 presented the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8, derived from sssv and demonstrating good psychometric properties. They developed the first bsss in 2002 to fill the need of a practical application of the sensation seeking scale. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state magazine.
Answer true if it is at least somewhat true for you. We investigated whether sex differences in sensationseeking have changed over recent years by conducting a metaanalysis of studies using zuckermans sensation seeking scale, version v sssv. 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. 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. Developing a brief sensation seeking scale for children. Sensation seeking, risk taking, and health springerlink. How reliable and valid is the brief sensation seeking. Perhaps they used the copy in the appendix of the first book on sensation seeking zuckerman, 1979 instead of the one in the appendix of the second book on sensation seeking zuckerman, 1994. 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. Carter, a boardcertified clinical psychologist, received his master of arts and doctorate of philosophy in clinical psychology from the university of michigan in ann arbor and has a postdoctoral masters degree in clinical. T f if it were safe, i would like to take a drug that would cause me to have strange new experiences.
The sensation seeking scale is one of the most common psychological instrument for. Each of the items below contains two choices, a and b. The multidimensionality of the sensation seeking construct is reflected in the breadth of the four subscales assessed by zuckermans widelyused sensation seeking scale sss. This sex difference has been explained in terms of evolved psychological mechanisms or culturally transmitted social norms. I get restless when i spend too much time at home 3. In some cases you may find items in which both choices describe your likes or feelings. A shortened version of one of zuckermans scales follows. Zukermans scale is one of the most cited, but one can argue that the scale has various issues, as explained by jeffrey arnett 1994. Aims to assess the reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking scale.
Zuckermans sensation seeking scale form v is used widely as a selfreport measure of sensation seeking 26. Response rates for the individual survey administrations range from 60% to 30%. The sensationseeking scale is a great way to begin a discussion with clients about their sensationseeking. Zukerman developed a scale sensation seeking scale, sss, 1971 that he developed over time. The zuckerman sensationseeking scale v sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation. A selftest answer each question according to the way you feel.
The disc version used in this study was revised to incorporate questions concerning all symptoms used in the revised third edition of the diagnostic and table i. 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 experience zuckerman, 1994, p. 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. The sss is a 40 items selfadministred questionnaire. Reliability and validity of a brief measure of sensation seeking.
Sensation seeking scores from the sss have been linked to many risktaking behavioural expressions. Sexual sensation seeking scale ssss items pertain to seeking sensation through sex but the items are not spe cific to sexual orientation. We suggest you contact the author for more details and suggestions mr. The fifth version was developed in collaboration with hans and sybil eysenck, and included comparisons of males to females and american students to english students see zuckerman, 1979, 1994. Reliability and validity of the sensation seeking scale. Dr zuckerman older book behavioral expressions and biological bases of sensation seeking is a more comprehensive text book on the topic.
Form v of the sss was a shortened version of form iv zuckerman, 1971. He has delivered a a tedx talk on sensation seeking and is currently under contract for a book on the subject from cambridge university press. This version was adapted to study latino workers in north. He analyzes the consistent finding that risk takers, along with. Sensation seeking is a trait defined by the seeking of varied, novel, complex, and intense situations and experiences, and the willingness to take physical, social, and financial risks for the sake of such experience. William james, the will to believe there has been some discussion of late regarding the highly sensitive person hsp. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. This chapter was originally published in the book measures of p ersonality and social psyc hological. Please indicate circle on your answer sheet which of the choices most describes your likes or the way you feel. Another version of the sensation seeking scale is the brief sensation seeking scale bsss. The sensation seeking highly sensitive person hsp dr.
Hoyle and his colleagues 2002 were inspired by zuckermans classic scale and created a brief version of the sensation seeking scale. Some free version of the sss are available on the web, including the scoring system. A detailed analysis of the reliability and validity of the sensation seeking scale in a uk sample. One problem with the gray and wilson study is that they seem to have used an older version of the sss preceding the wording changes. Some have equated sensation seeking with risk seeking. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state.
This is latest book of dr zuckerman on the topic of sensation seeking, but it mainly covers the risky behavior aspect of high sensation seekers. Short communication the sensation seeking scale v sss v. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises sensation short version ron hardy sensation. Risky behavior can be an expression of a normal, genetically influenced personality trait, sensation seeking. Scan an isbn with your phone use the amazon app to scan isbns and compare prices. The sensation seeking highly sensitive person by dr. Risk is not an essential part of the trait, as many activities associated with it are not risky. Reliabilityandvalidityofabriefmeasureofsensation seeking.
One example of an issues is that the zukerman scale uses dated words, making it less suitable today. This questionnaire is designed to test your tendency towards varied, novel and intense. The sensation seeking scale has been revised a number of times. You can take the survey below to get a general idea of your level of sensation seeking or thrill seeking inclination. The scale, scoring keys and psychometric properties are available in the appendices of zuckermans 1994 book.
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