Sensation seeking is a robust predictor of a wide array of conduct problems that include juvenile delinquency and antisocial behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation. Pdf the reliability and validity of the brief sensation. Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale in. The sss is a 40 items selfadministred questionnaire. The brief sensation seeking scale bsss is an eightitem scale that has shown promising results and given evidence of its validity and reliability in northamerican, italian, chinese, peruvian. With a sample of 412 male and female participants m. The skiers where exposed to the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8.
The present study found that the cronbachs alpha coefficient of the scale is. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state magazine. I evaluated the dimensionality and psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss with 903 chinese university student participants. The bsss was administered to a convenience sample of 300.
The multidimensionality of the sensation seeking construct is reflected in the breadth of the four subscales assessed by zuckermans widelyused sensation seeking scale sss. The bsss was administered to a convenience sample of 300 participants and of these 111 were returned. I get restless when i spend too much time at home 3. Psychometric analyses of the resultant data revealed suitable item. However, a few studies have been carried out on the relationship between sensation seeking and ecommerce. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking. Sensation seeking, adolescent, validity, reliability, scale adaptation. This article discusses the results of an empirical test that compared a somewhat cumbersome but wellestablished testing method with a relatively new scale created to serve as an alternative. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Aims to assess the reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss.
Pdf on oct 19, 2018, anton aluja and others published measures of. Brief sensation seeking scale bsss response categories 1. Revisiting the dimensionality of the brief sensation seeking scale in mainland china i evaluated the dimensionality and psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss with 903 chinese university student participants. Revisiting the dimensionality of the brief sensation seeking. Design six waves of nationally representative, cross.
Latent structure of 8item and 4item versions in peruvian adolescents z uckerman 1981 began to investigate sensation seeking ss in the early 1960s and the first instrument designed to measure it as an independent construct was the sss sensation seeking. Sensation seeking, a personality trait, has been shown to predict engagement in highrisk behaviors. Russell university of british columbia, vancouver, canada psychometric properties of zuckermans sensation seeking scale sss. This article reports the development of a sensation seeking scale sss designed to quantify the construct. Psychometric problems in form v doreen ridgeway and james a. Sep 10, 2007 not surprisingly, the scale was deemed too lengthy to include in many surveys.
Pdf this research intended to validate two brief scales of sensations seeking with peruvian adolescents. Two samples of men from french n 3318 and german n 2665 language areas of switzerland were assessed with the gas, the major depression inventory mdi, the brief sensation seeking scale, and the zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire zkpq50cc. Revisiting the dimensionality of the brief sensation seeking scale in mainland china. Study 1 participants completed a paperandpencil form of the bsss in masstesting sessions.
For example, one choice might be, i would like to learn to fly an airplane indicating greater sensationseeking versus i. They were also assessed for cannabis and alcohol use. Age differences in sensation seeking and impulsivity as. Analyses are based on a sample size of 24 328 individuals. Provided for noncommer cial research and educational use only. Provided for noncommercial research and educational use only. 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 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.
Brief sensation seeking scale for chinese cultural. In two studies, we administered the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to more than 7000 adolescents. Jun 18, 2008 the concept of sensation seeking has been extensively researched. How reliable and valid is the brief sensation seeking. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between use of psychoactive substances and levels of the sensation seeking personality trait as measured with the brief sensation seeking scale 4 among drivers in norway. The brief sensation seeking scale bsss, created by hoyle, stephenson. It is therefore arguable that relatively low levels of sensation seeking behavior in the siblings may have pro.
The brief sensation seeking scale for children bsssc was translated into. The uppsp model of impulsivity proposes that impulsivity as a multifaceted and multidimensional construct, comprising five impulsive personality traits. However, little is known regarding the impact of sensation seeking on substance use among street youth. Brief sensation seeking scale bsss another version of the sensation seeking scale is the brief sensation seeking scale bsss.
Provided for noncommercial research and educational use. Gradually other scales are being developed as arnett. Please indicate circle on your answer sheet which of the choices most describes your likes or the way you feel. Sensation seeking psychology oxford bibliographies. Revisiting the dimensionality of the brief sensation. Items were written, using the construct as a guide, and given to undergraduates. May 10, 2016 two samples of men from french n 3318 and german n 2665 language areas of switzerland were assessed with the gas, the major depression inventory mdi, the brief sensation seeking scale, and the zuckermankuhlman personality questionnaire zkpq50cc. The aim of this research was to examine the utility of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss in predicting holiday preferences. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menggunakan teknik quota sampling, dengan jumlah total subjek 240 siswa kelas xi dan xii dari 6 sma yang ada di kota bandung.
An assessment of the psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale for children tycho j. Pdf using the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to. To get the most out of using science of behavior change website, please login to the new experience with a supported browser. The sensation seeking scale europes journal of psychology. A study using a different, brief version of the sss found increases in sensation seeking between grades 7. Hoyle, stephenson, palmgreen, lorch, and donohew 2002 developed the brief sensation seeking scale bsss selecting eight items of the zuckerman, kolin, price, and zoobs 1964 sensation seeking. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior. As zuckerman notes, the construct of sensation seeking evolved out of his research in the field of sensory or perceptual deprivation. One example of an issues is that the zukerman scale uses dated words, making it less suitable today. Russell university of british columbia, vancouver, canada psychometric properties of zuckermans sensationseeking scale sss. The findings validate the new, simplified approach. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari dua alat ukur yaitu skala sensation seeking trait menurut. Urgency, premeditation lack of, perseverance lack of, sensation seeking, positive urgency, impulsive behavior scale.
The aim of this study was to investigate sensation seeking in children n d 158, m age d 11. The zuckerman sensationseeking scale v sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation. With this in mind, the brief sensation seeking scale bsss created by hoyle et al. A selftest answer each question according to the way you feel. The data were gathered using satisfaction with life scale, general selfefficacy scale, and brief sensation seeking scale bsss8. Reliability and validity of the sensationseeking scale.
Form v were examined in a sample of 336 canadians 181 females and 155 males. Answer false if it is not very true or not at all true for you. Sensation seeking scale fall 2009 washington state. A study on the psychometric features of the turkish. Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking. Zuckerman sensation seeking scalev science of behavior change. Indeed, sensation seeking has been linked with the initiation of substance abuse, but impulsivity, rather than sensation seeking, has been associated with the development of stimulant dependence 20. Age differences in sensation seeking and impulsivity as indexed by behavior and selfreport. How reliable and valid is the brief sensation seeking scale.
Sensation seeking and its measurement for tourism research. Pdf using the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to predict. Pdf psychometric properties of the brief sensation. Sexual sensation seeking scale ssss items pertain to seeking sensation through sex but the items are not specific to sexual orientation. Drug use and risky driving is associated with sensation seeking. However, studies on sensation seeking in children are scarce. Jansen 1,3,4 1department of psychology, university of amsterdam, amsterdam, the netherlands.
Sensationseeking scales measure the level of stimulation or arousal a person will seek. Unlike other scales, the bsss scales retain the conceptualization advanced by zuckerman 11 that sensation seeking is comprised of four componentsthrill and. The current study extends that research to consider the use of the internet. The brief sensation seeking scale bsss measures sensation seeking in teenagers based on zuckermans theory, covering the need for a brief instrument that might be useful for. Brief sensation seeking scale bsss was developed 18. Two barriers hinder sensation seeking research with children. Using the brief sensation seeking scale bsss to predict.
Psychometric properties of the brief sensation seeking scale in peruvian teenagers silvana romero saletti, david olivo chang, cecilia chau perezaranibar and fiorella otiniano campos ponti. Hence, we developed and evaluated two brief indices of sensation seeking, a fouritem measure that retains the framework of the sensation seeking scale form v sssv and a shorter. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Reliability and validity of a brief measure of sensation. T f if it were safe, i would like to take a drug that would cause me to have strange new experiences. Marvin zuckerman and his colleagues have identified four factors that are. Aim 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. Im the first one in my group of friends to try new things 6. Psychometric properties of the 7item game addiction scale. Each of the items below contains two choices, a and b.
In order to examine whether sensation seeking and impulsivity develop along different timetables, it is necessary to have conceptually and empirically distinct measures of each. Answer true if it is at least somewhat true for you. Abstractsensation seeking is a robust predictor of a wide array of conduct problems that include juvenile delinquency and antisocial behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood. Le5, austin lee nichols6, tatiana orozco schember1. The presentstudyaddressesboth barriers by developing a brief sensation seeking scale for children bsssc. Response rates for the individual survey administrations range from 60% to 30%. Abstract we developed a selfreport measure of sensation seeking, a dispositional risk factor for various problem behaviors. To enhance the utility of sensation seeking measures for a better understanding of addictive and health risk behaviors across cultural settings, we proposed the brief sensation seeking scale.
Brief measures of sensation seeking for screening and. Associations between psychoactive substance use and sensation. May 02, 2019 the skiers where exposed to the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8. More specifically, it studied the purchase of leisure products, which usually have a higher frequency of purchase on the internet. Sensation seeking is central to research on the prevention of risky health behaviors, but current measures of sensation seeking are fairly long, thereby reducing their chances of inclusion in some research projects. The brief sensation seeking scale bsss measures sensation seeking in teenagers based on zuckermans theory, covering the need for a brief. 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. The zuckerman sensationseeking scalev sssv consists of 40 forcedchoice questions designed to assess individual differences in optimal level of stimulation. Brief sensation seeking scale hoyle, stephenson, palgreen, lorch. A series of studies of msms using both scales and the sss. Zukerman developed a scale sensation seeking scale, sss, 1971 that he developed over time. The primary aim of the present study was to adapt the brief sensation seeking scale bsss for use in research on youths atrisk for delinquency.
Sensation seeking is a personality trait, which has been studied mainly from the perspective of behavior problems. Brief sensation seeking scale children university of utah health. Personality and individual differences 36 2004 141153. 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.
We therefore sought to modify a sensation seeking scale sss for use among this population. Reliabilityandvalidityofabriefmeasureofsensation seeking. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. The nonsexual experience seeking scale nses is a general sensation or experience seeking scale with no reference to sex in the items. Developing a brief sensation seeking scale for children.
A study on the psychometric features of the turkish version of the brief sensation seeking scale bsss8 for young adults and the relation between sensation seeking and life satisfaction. Reliability and validity of a brief measure of sensation seeking. In response, the brief sensation seeking scale bsss was developed. I used internal consistency, convergent validity, divergent validity, factorial validity, and construct. An assessment of the psychometric properties of the brief.
The brief sensation seeking scale bsss measures sensation seeking in teenagers based. The sensation seeking scale sssv and its use in latin american. Psychometric properties of brief sensation seeking scale. Brief measures of sensation seeking for screening and large. Although impulsivity and sensation seeking may each affect risktaking, they are not the. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui hubungan sensation seeking trait dengan perilaku seksual pada siswa sma di kota bandung. It is a short 8item scale with 5point response categories. The reliability and validity of the brief sensation seeking scale.