Sensation Seeking Dan Risk-Taking Behavior Pada Remaja Akhir Di Universitas Surabaya

Abstract

Risk-taking behavior refers to any kind of behaviors that put adolescents in a risky condition involving ethical, financial, health/safety, social, and recreational (Blais & Weber, 2006). The involvement of adolescents in risky behaviors can be influenced by personality factor, such as sensation-seeking, that is the adolescent’s need to seek for different, new, and complex sensations and experiences and willing to accept any risks to get such sensation (Zuckerman, 2007). The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior among late adolescents in Universitas Surabaya. Participants in this study were male students of Universitas Surabaya aged 18-21 years (N=100). The result showed that there was positive correlation between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior (r= .531, sig. < .01)among late adolescents in Universitas Surabaya.

Relationship Between Sensation Seeking and Risk-Taking Behavior on Mountain Climber

“…Siraj et al (2021) found a significant positive correlation between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior in adolescents.Khodaraimi's research (2015) showed a significant relationship between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior in early adulthood in Iran with a significant value. In addition, the results show that men have significantly higher scores than women's significant scores in seeking sensation and engaging in risky activities.Another study conducted byPurwoko and Sukamto (2013) showed a significant positive correlation between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior. The individual has a high sense of need for experience, adventure, tension, lack of self-restraint, boredom easily, and wants to always get new experiences.Individuals with high sensation-seeking tend to be involved in activities that can increase the amount of stimulation they get(Purwoko & Sukamto, 2013).…”

“…In addition, the results show that men have significantly higher scores than women's significant scores in seeking sensation and engaging in risky activities.Another study conducted byPurwoko and Sukamto (2013) showed a significant positive correlation between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior. The individual has a high sense of need for experience, adventure, tension, lack of self-restraint, boredom easily, and wants to always get new experiences.Individuals with high sensation-seeking tend to be involved in activities that can increase the amount of stimulation they get(Purwoko & Sukamto, 2013). In this case many ways can be done to satisfy the need for individual stimulation.For mountain climbers, doing risky activities such as mountain climbing is a way to get the sensation-seeking stimulation they need.…”

“…There are two types of risk areas that occur when climbing a mountain: primary risk and secondary risk. A primary risk is a threat (Purwoko & Sukamto, 2013). Trimpop (1994) explains that risk-taking behaviour is a form of consciously controlled behaviour carried out by individuals.…”