3.5 Sensation Seeking Scale – Form V
The Sensation Seeking Scale – Form V (SSS-V; Zuckermanet al., 1978) is
a 40-item, forced-choice self-report scale that examines traits
associated with sensation seeking behaviors. Item responses were summed
into a total score and four, 10-item subscale scores: Boredom,
Disinhibition, Experience Seeking, and Thrill Seeking. The SSS-V total
(Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75) and Thrill and Adventure Seeking scale
(Cronbach’s alpha = 0.80) demonstrated adequate internal consistency.
The Disinhibition (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.67) demonstrated questionable
internal consistency, while Boredom (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.48) and
Experience Seeking (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.42) demonstrated poor internal
consistency.