Scale Overview
The Exploration Inventory – EI was developed by Green, J. D., & Campbell, W. K. (2000). It is designed to measure Exploration. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 18 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Intellectual/Environmental Exploration, Social Exploration.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Intellectual/Environmental Exploration |
1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,16 |
12 |
| Social Exploration |
5,8,11,15,17,18 |
6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = does not describe me at all, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = 7, 8 = very much describes me.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 18 to 144. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Exploration: 18 – 60
- Moderate Exploration: 61 – 102
- High Exploration: 103 – 144
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.81 – 0.85.
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.