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Development and Validation of Nunchi Scale
Kyungpook National University Georgia State University
The aim of this study was to develop a scale of measuring
nunchi
and validating it. Choi and Choi(1990)
developed nunchi sensitivity scale, however, it had limitations that did not measure nunchi. which called for a
new scale for nunchi. 189 items were initially developed based on literatures, and 14 items was finally selected
by the rating of college students and licensed counselors. Exploratory analysis revealed that 12 items were proper,
and confirmatory analysis confirmed that nunchi had 12 items and two factors. Nuchi scale was also validated
by concurrent validity and reliability. The group with high nunchi level have higher level of self-esteem,
subjective wellbeing, and interpersonal relationship than the group with middle or low level of nunchi. Nunchi
affected subjective wellbeing in the mediation of self esteem, which confirmed that Nunchi was one of the
important factors in Korean culture. Results was discussed.
Key words : nunchi, development of scale
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