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Sensation seeking in 3- to 6-year-old children: associations with socio-demographic parameters and behavioural

Myriam Haas1,2, Andreas Hiemisch2, Mandy Vogel1,2

  • 1LIFE Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Strasse 27, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.

BMC Pediatrics
|March 13, 2019
PubMed

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Sensation seeking, a personality trait, is observable in preschoolers. Higher sensation seeking in boys correlates with conduct problems, while lower sensation seeking is linked to fewer emotional and peer issues.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sensation seeking, a personality trait, is explored in early childhood.
  • Understanding factors associated with sensation seeking in preschoolers is crucial for developmental insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sensation seeking and age, gender, and socioeconomic status in preschoolers.
  • To examine the relationship between sensation seeking and behavioral difficulties in early childhood.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 423 preschoolers (ages 3-6) and parent-completed questionnaires.
  • Assessed sensation seeking using the Sensation Seeking Scale for Young Children.
  • Employed multiple linear regression to analyze associations with age, gender, socioeconomic status, and behavioral difficulties (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire).

Main Results:

  • Sensation seeking was significantly higher in boys compared to girls.
  • No association was found between sensation seeking and socioeconomic status.
  • Sensation seeking positively correlated with conduct problems and negatively with emotional and peer relationship problems.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest sensation seeking is an early-observable personality trait, consistent with adult studies.
  • Higher sensation seeking in preschoolers is linked to externalizing behaviors.
  • Lower sensation seeking is associated with internalizing behaviors, highlighting developmental implications.
Abstract

Keywords:
Behavioural difficultiesChildrenSensation seekingSocio-economic status

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