Sensation seeking scales and consumer satisfaction with a substance abuse treatment program

Satisfaction of 119 addicts with an addiction treatment program was measured by an 11 item satisfaction scale. The scale's internal consistency was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = .75). The total satisfaction score was weakly but significantly correlated with Zuckerman's Sensation Seeking scales. Those with higher scores on the Boredom Susceptibility scale (i.e., those easily bored) reported less satisfaction, whereas those with higher scores on Thrill and Adventure Seeking scale (i.e., risk, adventure. and thrill seekers) reported higher levels of treatment satisfaction. Older patients were more satisfied with the feedback they received from their psychological tests and also with staff's respect for their rights. (C) 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.