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[An attempt to construct the Sensation Seeking Scale-Abstract Expression].

T Furusawa1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Tokyo Metropolitan University.

Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces the Sensation Seeking Scale-Abstract Expression (SSS-AE), a valid measure of sensation seeking. It identifies Thrill and Adventure Seeking, Disinhibition, and Experience Seeking as key factors, with gender differences observed.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Context:

  • Sensation seeking is a personality trait characterized by the pursuit of novel, varied, complex, and intense sensations and experiences.
  • Existing sensation seeking scales may not fully capture abstract conceptualizations of this trait.
  • Understanding sensation seeking is crucial for various fields, including risk-taking behavior and mental health.

Purpose:

  • To develop and validate the Sensation Seeking Scale-Abstract Expression (SSS-AE), a 15-item scale using abstract terminology.
  • To assess the psychometric properties and factor structure of the SSS-AE in a Japanese college student sample.
  • To examine gender differences in sensation seeking facets as measured by the SSS-AE.

Summary:

  • The Sensation Seeking Scale-Abstract Expression (SSS-AE) was constructed and validated in a sample of 367 Japanese college students (246 males, 121 females).

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  • Factor analysis revealed three primary factors: Thrill and Adventure Seeking (TAS), Disinhibition (Dis), and Experience Seeking (ES). Boredom Susceptibility (BS) was not confirmed as a distinct factor.
  • The total SSS-AE scores positively correlated with the general factor of sensation seeking, supporting its validity. Males scored higher on ES, while females scored higher on Dis.

    • Impact:

    • The SSS-AE provides a novel, abstract measure for assessing sensation seeking, potentially offering new insights into personality research.
    • The findings contribute to the cross-cultural understanding of sensation seeking and its underlying dimensions.
    • Identifying gender-specific patterns in sensation seeking facets (ES and Dis) can inform targeted interventions and research in psychology and related fields.