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A state-trait curiosity inventory
Abstract
Theoretical relations between anxiety and curiosity have been suggested, and analogies have been drawn between the state-trait formulation in anxiety theory and research and a similar formulation in curiosity. Individual differences in the potential for curiosity experiences suggest a trait (C-Trait) formulation; while individual differences in curiosity experiences themselves (C-State) suggest a state formulation. Three studies reporting psychometric aspects of the Melbourne Curiosity Inventory concern descriptive statistical characteristics of the C-Trait and C-State scales, and the validity of the state-trait distinction for curiosity research. It is concluded that the scales have acceptable levels of reliability and validity to justify their use as research instruments.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Naylor, F. D.
- Venue
- Australian Psychologist
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 1981-03-01
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 172-183
- ISSN
- 0005-0067 (ISSN-L)
- 1742-9544
- OpenAlex
- W1986642264
- Cited by
- 230
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 1.78
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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