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Big 5 Inventory 44-item

Schutte, N. S., Malouff, J. M., Hall, L. E., Haggerty, D. J., Cooper, J. T., Golden, C. J., & Dornheim, L. (1998). Development and validation of a measure of emotional intelligence. Personality and individual differences, 25(2), 167-177.

Items 

 

Note: All questions are answered on a 5 point scale.

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How I am in general

 

Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you.  For example, do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others?  Please write a number next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement.

 

Anchors: 1 Disagree Strongly, 2 Disagree a little, 3 Neither agree nor disagree, 4 Agree a little, 5 Agree strongly

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  1. _____  Is talkative

  2. _____  Tends to find fault with others

  3. _____  Does a thorough job

  4. _____  Is depressed, blue

  5. _____  Is original, comes up with new ideas

  6. _____  Is reserved

  7. _____  Is helpful and unselfish with others

  8. _____  Can be somewhat careless

  9. _____  Is relaxed, handles stress well. 

  10. _____  Is curious about many different things

  11. _____  Is full of energy

  12. _____  Starts quarrels with others

  13. _____  Is a reliable worker

  14. _____  Can be tense

  15. _____  Is ingenious, a deep thinker

  16. _____  Generates a lot of enthusiasm

  17. _____  Has a forgiving nature 

  18. _____  Tends to be disorganized 

  19. _____  Worries a lot 

  20. _____  Has an active imagination 

  21. _____  Tends to be quiet 

  22. _____  Is generally trusting

  23. _____  Tends to be lazy 

  24. _____  Is emotionally stable, not easily upset 

  25. _____  Is inventive 

  26. _____  Has an assertive personality 

  27. _____  Can be cold and aloof

  28. _____  Perseveres until the task is finished​

  29. _____  Can be moody

  30. _____  Values artistic, aesthetic experiences 

  31. _____  Is sometimes shy, inhibited​

  32. _____  Is considerate and kind to almost everyone​

  33. _____  Does things efficiently​

  34. _____  Remains calm in tense situations​

  35. _____  Prefers work that is routine​

  36. _____  Is outgoing, sociable​

  37. _____  Is sometimes rude to others​

  38. _____  Makes plans and follows through with them​

  39. _____  Gets nervous easily​

  40. _____  Likes to reflect, play with ideas​

  41. _____  Has few artistic interests​

  42. _____  Likes to cooperate with others​

  43. _____  Is easily distracted​

  44. _____  Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature

Scoring Instructions

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Step 1:​ Reverse score the below items

Extraversion: 6, 21, 31

Agreeableness: 2, 12, 27, 37­­

Conscientiousness: 8, 18, 23, 43

Neuroticism: 9, 24, 34

Openness: 35, 41

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Step 2: Create scale scores by averaging across subscale items 

Extraversion: 1, 6R 11, 16, 21R, 26, 31R, 36

Agreeableness: 2R, 7, 12R, 17, 22, 27R, 32, 37R, 42

Conscientiousness: 3, 8R, 13, 18R, 23R, 28, 33, 38, 43R

Neuroticism: 4, 9R, 14, 19, 24R, 29, 34R, 39

Openness: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35R, 40, 41R, 44

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