Arctic Interest Form
Assesses interest in jobs, travel, sports, and community life in northern regions to evaluate suitability for isolated northern environments.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Arctic Interest Form was developed by Wright, Morgan W.; Sisler, George C.; Chylinski, Joanne (1963). It is designed to measure Attitudes toward the Arctic. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Attitude toward and Interest in the North, Sports and Traveling, Previous Community Size.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Attitude toward and Interest in the North | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Sports and Traveling | 8,9,10,11,12 | 5 |
| Previous Community Size | 13,14 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: Yes = Yes, No = No.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 14. Interpretation guidelines:
- Refer to original publication for qualitative interpretation (no psychometric cutoffs provided): 0 – 14
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.