Scale Overview
The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II – CEI-II was developed by Kashdan, T. B., Gallagher, M. W., Silvia, P., Breen, W. E., Terhar, D., & Steger, M. F. (2009). It is designed to measure Curiosity and Exploration. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Stretching, Embracing.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Stretching |
1,3,5,7,9 |
5 |
| Embracing |
2,4,6,8,10 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Very Slightly or Not At All, 2 = A Little, 3 = Moderately, 4 = Quite a Bit, 5 = Extremely.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 10 to 50. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Curiosity: 10 – 22
- Moderate Curiosity: 23 – 37
- High Curiosity: 38 – 50
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.83 – 0.86.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.