Table 2.
Conceptual framework of systematic curiosity
| Attributes | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Multidimensional: Systematic curiosity can be directed towards exploring and understanding intellectual, emotional, or behavioral processes. |
| Drive | Intentional: Systematic curiosity is deliberate rather than impulsive, regardless of whether it is driven by intrinsic or extrinsic motivations. |
| Domains | Domain-General: Systematic curiosity is practically applicable in diverse real-world scenarios across educational, organizational, and therapeutic settings. |
| Development | Cultivable: While one’s innate curiosity may influence their baseline capacity to practice systematic curiosity, it is a skill that can be cultivated through training and development. |