Sensation Seeking and Physical Activity

Minkwitz, Juliane; Chittka, J; Schuster, Sheila O'Donnell; Kirkby, KC; Sander, C; Hegerl, Ulrich; Himmerich, Hubertus

doi:10.14485/hbpr.3.6.2

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“…It was stated in the literature that the sensation-seeking rates of male participants were higher than female participants (Cross, Cyrenne & Brown, 2013;Öngen, 2007;Zuckerman, 1994). However, Minkwitz et al, (2016) found no significant difference between the sensation seeking and participation in physical activity in their research. Within the framework of the findings, the need for more complex feelings and experiences varies according to participation in physical activity in male participants.…”

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Internet Addiction: Relationship with Perceived Freedom in Leisure, Perception of Boredom and Sensation Seeking

Kara¹

2019

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This study aimed to examine the university student’s internet addiction, perceived freedom in leisure, leisure boredom, and sensation seeking level with regard to gender and physical activity participation, and to investigate the relationship between internet addiction, perceived freedom in leisure, leisure boredom and sensation seeking. The participants who were chosen using a convenience sampling method filled the “Short Form of Young’s Internet Addiction Test” (YIAT-SF), Perceived Freedom in Leisure Scale (PFLS), “Leisure Boredom Scale (LBS), and “Sensation Seeking Scale” (SSS). T-test, MANOVA, ANOVA and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. T-test results indicated there were no significant differences in the mean scores of “YIAT-SF” with respect to gender (p> 0.05). However, analysis revealed significant differences in the mean scores of “YIAT-SF” with regard to not regularly physical activity participation. There were significant differences in the mean scores of “PFLS” in favor of men participants and regularly physical activity participants (p<0.05). Gender and regularly physical activity participation were significant of "LBS” (p<0.01) in favor of women participants (p<0.05). Similarly, gender were significant of “SSS” (p<0.01) on the all sub-dimensions in favor of men participants (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in the mean scores of regularly physical activity participation.

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Internet Addiction: Relationship with Perceived Freedom in Leisure, Perception of Boredom and Sensation Seeking

Kara¹

2019

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“…Our hypothesis pertaining to sensation seeking (H 3 ) was based on findings that suggest high sensation seekers expend more energy during everyday tasks (Minkwitz et al, 2016), and sensation seekers seek out "intense sensations". In light of our null findings, it is possible that the intensity of sensations experienced between T vent and RCP were not high enough to satisfy high sensation seekers.…”

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“…Hedonic allostasis theory (Koob & Le Moal, 1997) conceptualises certain behaviours (e.g., sensation seeking, compulsive exercise) as a response to hypoactivity in dopamine systems (Dishman & Holmes, 2012). The behaviors (i.e., physical activity) are engaged in to restore normal hedonic tone, and recent evidence has shown that sensation seeking might be more strongly characterised by the intensity of an experience, rather than the novelty (Minkwitz et al, 2016). The findings of Minkwitz et al (2016) indicated that individuals with high sensation seeking scores expended more energy during everyday activities, and the intensity element of sensation seeking was significant in this relationship.…”

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“…The behaviors (i.e., physical activity) are engaged in to restore normal hedonic tone, and recent evidence has shown that sensation seeking might be more strongly characterised by the intensity of an experience, rather than the novelty (Minkwitz et al, 2016). The findings of Minkwitz et al (2016) indicated that individuals with high sensation seeking scores expended more energy during everyday activities, and the intensity element of sensation seeking was significant in this relationship. The preference for experiences of greater intensity alludes to more positive affective response to such activities and the results of Minkwitz et al (2016) could suggest that sensation seeking is a relevant variable in understanding affective responses in an exercise context where the intensity of the experience can vary greatly.…”

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In the Zone: An Exploration of Personal Characteristics Underlying Affective Responses to Heavy Exercise

Jones

Hutchinson

Mullin

2018

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Positive affective responses to exercise have been linked with longer term adherence. The Dual-Mode Model indicates that affective responses during heavy exercise (between the ventilatory threshold and the respiratory compensation point) are subject to interindividual variability (zone of response variability). Participants (N = 48) completed measures to assess personal characteristics prior to a graded exercise test (GXT). Responses to the Feeling Scale were recorded during the GXT and subsequently used to group participants as either Negative Responders or Neutral/Positive Responders to heavy exercise. Discriminant Function Analysis was applied and a significant weighted linear composite predicted affective response. Preference for exercise intensity and sex were significant predictors (p = .003).Negative Responders had lower Preference scores and were more likely to be men. The combination of these two variables successfully predicted group membership 71% of the time. Individual differences appear relevant when examining affective responses to heavy exercise.

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“…Among other personality traits, sensation-seeking has been identified as a predictor of challenging and high energy physical activities, 15,16 and as a potential protective health-related factor. 17 Conversely, research has also highlighted the negative outcomes of sensation-seeking as antisocial behaviour, criminality, 18 drug use, and abuse. 19 In essence, sensation-seeking (SS) is a double-edged sword in that it predicts high risk behaviours which can have both positive and negative consequences.…”

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Sensation seeking, drug use, and high contact sports

Richardson,

Cassidy

2024

JPCPY

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Research question: Studies report associations between sensation seeking and risky behaviour, including drug use, suggesting sensation seeking may involve a vulnerability to health compromising behaviour. Findings on sports as a protective factor against drug use are mixed. The present study was designed to examine whether young adults who participate in high contact sports have an increased likelihood to use drugs, and if the likelihood of drug use is mediated by sensation seeking. Research methods: This quantitative, correlational study included analysis of 463 individuals’ (218 in high contact sports and 245 in non-contact sports) responses to online surveys. Results and findings: Results show that high contact sport is associated with recreational drug use, particularly for males. Sensation seeking is only related to drug use for those engaging in high contact sport. Implications: Sensation seeking may not be useful in predicting drug use directly but can be useful in predicting drug use in high contact sport

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Sensation Seeking and Physical Activity

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Internet Addiction: Relationship with Perceived Freedom in Leisure, Perception of Boredom and Sensation Seeking

Internet Addiction: Relationship with Perceived Freedom in Leisure, Perception of Boredom and Sensation Seeking

In the Zone: An Exploration of Personal Characteristics Underlying Affective Responses to Heavy Exercise

Sensation seeking, drug use, and high contact sports

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