A comparison of sensation-seeking between dental and biological science students.

O Mian, EJ Kay

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Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to compare sensation-seeking behaviour amongst dental students and age-, sex-matched students studying for a standard 3-year degree in biological sciences at the Manchester University. METHODS: A total of 268 sensation-seeking questionnaires were distributed to second- and third-year male and female dental and biological science students, studying for a degree at the University of Manchester. Each questionnaire was scored against Zuckerman's sensation-seeking scale. RESULTS: A total of 268 questionnaires were distributed, 175 were returned. The return rate was 65%. The primary findings were: Biological Science students were more sensation-seeking in the dimensions of disinhibition and experience-seeking than dental students (P < 0.05). There was a significant gender bias in sensation-seeking. Males were significantly more sensation-seeking than females in both courses (P < 0.05). Males in both courses had similar sensation-seeking tendencies (NS). Females in the biological sciences course were less inhibited than their dental counterparts (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: There was a clear difference in sensation-seeking within and between groups of dental students and students studying biological sciences.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)171-176
Number of pages0
JournalEur J Dent Educ
Volume7
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2003

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking
  • Attitude
  • Biological Science Disciplines
  • Boredom
  • Case-Control Studies
  • England
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Risk-Taking
  • Sex Factors
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Social Behavior
  • Students
  • Dental
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

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