Citation

Rolison MR, Scherman A. Adolescence 2002; 37(147): 585-596.

Affiliation

Counseling Psychology Program, University of Oklahoma, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 306, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Libra Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12458695

Abstract

Few studies have assessed adolescent risk-taking from a decision-making perspective while also looking at sensation-seeking and locus of control. In this study, 171 older adolescents completed a risk-taking inventory to measure risk involvement. Sensation-seeking and locus of control, as well as perceived benefits and costs, were assessed to determine their effects on risk-taking. Results showed that perceived risks affected risk-taking more significantly than did perceived benefits. Higher sensation-seeking tendencies were affiliated with more risk-taking. Locus of control was not related to risk-taking.

Language: en