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1Department of Psychology, Pomeranian University, Westerplatte 64, Slupsk 76-200, Poland. piotrprochniak@wp.pl.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 31, 2017
Summary
The new Adventure Behavior Seeking Scale (ABSS) effectively measures highly stimulating outdoor adventure behaviors. Individuals with extensive outdoor experience score higher on this validated scale, which correlates with sensation seeking.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adventure Sports Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Assessing engagement in high-stimulation activities is crucial for understanding risk-taking behavior.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the nuances of adventure behaviors in natural settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the Adventure Behavior Seeking Scale (ABSS).
- To provide a reliable instrument for measuring engagement in highly stimulating behaviors within natural environments.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) on a sample of 466 participants.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on an independent sample of 406 participants.
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.80) and correlation with sensation seeking were assessed.
Main Results:
- Both EFA and CFA confirmed a robust one-factor structure for the ABSS.
- The ABSS demonstrated good internal consistency (0.80).
- Individuals with significant outdoor adventure experience exhibited higher ABSS scores compared to control groups, and scores correlated with sensation seeking.
Conclusions:
- The Adventure Behavior Seeking Scale (ABSS) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring outdoor adventure seeking.
- The scale shows potential for research in personality, risk-taking, and adventure sports.
- Further validation across diverse populations is recommended to broaden the scale's applicability.
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