The SSS consists of 40 items, each having two options from
which the participant must choose one.
The SSS yields 4 primary
scales and one total score. Description
of the scales and item loadings are listed below. Scale scores are calculated as the sum of respective items. Underlined items are reverse scored.
|
Scale Name (Abbr.) |
Description |
Item loadings |
|
Disinhibition (SSS_DIS) |
This scale represents the desire for social and sexual
disinhibition as expressed in social drinking, partying, and variety in
sexual partners. |
1, 12, 13, 25, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36 |
|
Boredom Susceptibility (SSS_BOR) |
This scale represents an aversion to repetition, routine,
and dull people, and restlessness when things are unchanging. |
2, 5, 7, 8, 15, 24, 27, 31, 34,
39 |
|
Thrill and Adventure Seeking (SSS_THR) |
This scale contains items expressing a desire to engage in
sports or other activities involving speed or danger. |
3, 11, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 28,
38, 40 |
|
Experience Seeking (SSS_EXP) |
This scale represents the seeking of experiences through
the mind and senses, travel, and a nonconforming life-style. |
4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 18, 19, 22,
26, 37 |
|
Total Score (SSS_TOT) |
Total Score |
1-40 |
Zuckerman, Marvin, Kolin, Elizabeth A., Price, Leah, &
Zoob, Ina. (1964). Development
of a sensation-seeking scale. Journal
of Consulting Psychology, 28(6), 477-482.
Zuckerman, Marvin. (1978).
Sensation seeking in England and America: Cross-cultural, age, and sex
comparisons. Journal of Consulting
and Clinical Psychology, 46(1), 139-49.
Created by Jacky Diaz
Updated 4-2-02