Risk-taking Propensity

Jackson, D. N., Hourany, L., & Vidmar, N. J. (1972). A four-dimensional interpretation of risk taking. Journal Of Personality, 40(3), 483-501. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6494.1972.tb00075.x


Table of Contents

Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The Risk-taking Propensity measure was designed to assess risk preferences through self-report.
Questions
152 items using mixed formats.
Sub-scales
4 sub-scales:
  • Monetary
  • Physical
  • Social
  • Ethical
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
  • Circle the number which best describes you. (1 = avoid placing bets to 9 = enjoy gambling for money) (Monetary)
  • Circle the number which best describes you. (1 = concerned about getting hurt to 9 = enjoy an element of physical danger) (Physical)
  • Circle the number which best describes you. (1 = outspoken to 9 = careful about hurting people's feelings) (Social)
  • Circle the number which best describes you. (1 = would never violate even a minor law if there was a chance of getting caught to 9 = would engage in minor infractions if the circumstances justify it) (Ethical)

References:

Scale:
  • Jackson, D. N., Hourany, L., & Vidmar, N. J. (1971). A four-dimensional interpretation of risk taking. (Research Bulletin No. 185): University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.

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