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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Inquisitiveness drives relationship initiation and maintenance.
  • Positive relationships are linked to generativity and happiness.
  • The specific role of inquisitiveness in generativity and happiness remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically examine the relationship between inquisitiveness, generativity, and happiness.
  • To investigate inquisitiveness as a fundamental determinant of generativity and happiness.
  • To explore the influence of cognitive, noncognitive, and sociodemographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Questionnaire surveys administered to 400 Japanese participants.
  • Application of quantile regression analysis.
  • Utilisation of structural equation modeling for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • High inquisitiveness is strongly associated with higher levels of generativity.
  • Both generativity and inquisitiveness are significant predictors of happiness.
  • Inquisitiveness influences happiness both directly and indirectly through generativity.

Conclusions:

  • Inquisitiveness is a key factor in achieving generativity and happiness.
  • Promoting inquisitiveness may enhance individual well-being.
  • The findings underscore the importance of inquisitiveness in interpersonal connections and life satisfaction.