# Validation of the Contextual Sensation-Seeking Questionnaire for skiing and snowboarding among Chinese adult skiers and its relationship with risk-taking behavior

## TL;DR

This paper validates a questionnaire to measure sensation-seeking behavior in Chinese skiers and finds it's linked to risk-taking and injury frequency.

## Contribution

The CSSQ-S questionnaire is validated for Chinese skiers, revealing a link between sensation-seeking and injury risk.

## Key findings

- The CSSQ-S showed strong validity and reliability for measuring sensation-seeking behavior.
- Sensation seeking was positively correlated with injury frequency among skiers.
- Risk perception partially mediates the relationship between sensation seeking and injury.

## Abstract

To validate the reliability and validity of the Contextual Sensation-seeking Questionnaire for Skiing and Snowboarding (CSSQ-S) among Chinese adult skiers, and to explore the relationship between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior.

Snowball sampling was employed to gather data from 515 individuals, aged between 18 and 40 years old, with at least one year of experience in skiing or snowboarding. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and other statistical methods were utilized for data analysis.

The CSSQ-S demonstrated strong factor validity, internal consistency, and construct validity. Sensation seeking was significantly positively correlated with injury frequency, and risk perception mediated this relationship.

The CSSQ-S can be regarded as a reliable and valid tool for measuring sensation-seeking levels and potential injury risks among Chinese adult skiers, providing a useful reference for ski safety management and training.