Prediction of High Risk Behaviors on the Basis of Sensation Seeking and Demographic Factors in Isfahan University Students

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High risk taking behaviors have undesirable consequences, but its etiology and contributing factors have not been extensively Studied. The aim of this study, Was to investigate the relationship between high risk behaviors and Sensation seeking and their predictable factors in terms of Sensation seeking subscales and biographic variables in Isfahan university students. Using correlational research design, 377 students (183 boys & 194 girls) were selected by systematic random method, who completed Zuckerman’s Emotion Seeking Scale plus High Risk Behavior and demographic variables questionnaire. The Results showed that the increase of "disinhibition", "experience seeking", "Boardom Sensitivity" adven turesome plus the increase of age, education, high birth order, number of sisters and brothers and age of the fathers plus low of mother's education and low SES correlate with high risk behaviors in students. Results of stepwise regression showed that "Boardom Sensitivity", "disinhibition", age of students, "risk taking", father education, SES and age of mother predicted 27% of high risk behaviors (P

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Journal of Psychological Studies
Volume 6, Issue 2
July 2010
Pages 141-166

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