Conceptual structure of self-curiosity in Japan

Recently, self-curiosity has attracted scholarly attention as a crucial factor in psychological tests and therapy processes. To measure individuals’ degree of self-curiosity, researchers developed the attitude–interest (SCAI) scale; it originated Italy been applied across cultures. This study investigates whether original SCAI scale can be adapted Japan explores characteristics structure Japan. Data from 257 undergraduate students were collected through website, exploratory analysis was conducted. The 7-item version exhibited poor fit. Therefore, nine new items added to statements included scale, 16 resulting employed investigate Exploratory confirmatory analyses demonstrated that Japanese (SCAI-J) comprises seven follows two-factor (i.e., attitude interest) scale. In terms construct validity, SCAI-J produced significant correlations with versions Satisfaction Life Scale Rumination–Reflection Questionnaire well short form Big-Five These results suggest is common concept despite differences among European, Central American Asian