Exploring the Psychometric properties of Comfort Zone Orientation scale

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the psychometric properties of the Comfort Zone Orientation Scale developed by Kiknadze, N. C., & Leary, M. R. (2021) in Asian context. For this purpose, a sample of university students (N = 130) from Srinagar, J&K, India was recruited through a convenience sampling method. Reliability analysis showed a moderate internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.67 and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) identified a unidimensional structure, however some items demonstrated weaker loadings, suggesting further refinement of some items. Overall, the study provides preliminary evidence of the scale's applicability in the Asian context and lays the groundwork for further psychometric evaluations.