Development of a scale for affinity and interest towards living creatures

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a scale that accurately measures individuals' affinity and interest towards living creatures.
• Literature review to define key constructs of biophilia.
• Item generation based on qualitative data from target groups.
• Pilot testing of the scale for reliability and validity.
• The developed scale shows good reliability with a Cronbach's alpha above accepted thresholds.
• Initial validation studies confirm the scale's effectiveness in different populations.
• Respondents demonstrate varied levels of affinity and interest towards different species.