Gregory J. Boyle
Gregory J. Boyle
Professor of Psychology
Associate Dean (Research)
Bond University
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Critical review of state-trait curiosity test development
Gregory J. Boyle, Bond University
DATE: December 1983
SOURCE: Motivation and Emotion, Vol. 7, No. 4
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Boyle, G. J. (1983) Critical review of state-trait curiosity test development. Motivation and Emotion, Vol 7, No. 4, pp. 377-397.
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ABSTRACT:
State-trait research offers good prospects for new insights into human curiosity. It has already generated development of new scales, and several studies have been undertaken independently in Australia and the United States. This paper critically reviews the development of state [C-State] and trait [C-Trait] curiosity scales, pointing out methodological limitations in the existing state-trait curiosity studies. Specific recommendations are made with the aim of enhancing future research in this area.