Sensation seeking can be defined as “a need for varied, novel and
complex sensations and experiences and the willingness to take physical
and social risks for the sake of such experience” (Zuckerman, 1979,
p. 10). This construct is characterized by four dimensions: Thrill and adventure
seeking, that is the desire to engage in outdoor sports and activities
which involve danger and risk; Experience seeking, that represents
seeking experiences though senses and mind and nonconforming
life choices; Disinhibition, that refers to the desire of social and sexual
disinhibited activities such wild parties and variety in sexual partners,
and Boredom susceptibility, that represents the intolerance of routine,
repetitive activities and boring people