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Peer-ReviewedFrontiers in Sociology2023
Psychometric properties of the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory in Kenyan adolescents
Psychometric properties of the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II among Kenyan adolescents
Key Finding
A cross-sectional study of 375 Kenyan secondary school students found that the CEI-II demonstrates good internal consistency and validity, with curiosity predicted by family and school support.
At a Glance
Study Design
Cross-sectional
Sample Size
N=375
Population
Kenyan secondary school students 13-20
Setting
Kenya
Abstract
Introduction: Curiosity is a fundamental trait that drives exploration, motivation, learning, and growth. However, research on this character strength in sub-Saharan African populations is very scarce.
Methods: A sample of 375 participants in Kenya completed the CEI-II, along with demographic information and psychosocial measures of depression, anxiety, school climate, and social support. Cross-sectional data using parallel analysis, scree plot, and structural equation modeling determined the factor structure.
Results: A one-factor solution was found to be the best fitting model, differing from the two-factor structure in the original development. The CEI-II demonstrated good internal consistency and convergent validity with social support and school climate. Curiosity was significantly predicted by social support from family and significant others, school climate, and anxiety, with males being more curious than females.
Conclusion: The CEI-II is a valid measurement tool to capture trait curiosity in Kenyan adolescents.
Methods: A sample of 375 participants in Kenya completed the CEI-II, along with demographic information and psychosocial measures of depression, anxiety, school climate, and social support. Cross-sectional data using parallel analysis, scree plot, and structural equation modeling determined the factor structure.
Results: A one-factor solution was found to be the best fitting model, differing from the two-factor structure in the original development. The CEI-II demonstrated good internal consistency and convergent validity with social support and school climate. Curiosity was significantly predicted by social support from family and significant others, school climate, and anxiety, with males being more curious than females.
Conclusion: The CEI-II is a valid measurement tool to capture trait curiosity in Kenyan adolescents.
Authors
Johnson, N. E., Nerima, D., Kahura, N., Osborn, T. L.
Citation & Access
Johnson, N. E., Nerima, D., Kahura, N., Osborn, T. L. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II among Kenyan adolescents. Frontiers in Sociology.