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Short Big Five Inventory

The BFI-S (Big Five Inventory-Short), developed by Beatrice Rammstedt and Oliver P. John, is a 15-item questionnaire designed to quickly assess the five major personality traits. Participants indicate how well each statement describes them in relation to themselves.

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Short Big Five Inventory is generally available to anyone interested in assessing their personality traits.

Questions for Short Big Five Inventory

Questions for Short Big Five Inventory

1.

worries a lot

Each statement begins with: "I see myself as someone who ..."

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

2.

gets nervous easily

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

3.

remains calm in tense situations

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

4.

is talkative

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

5.

is outgoing, sociable

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

6.

is reserved

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

7.

is original, comes up with new ideas

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

8.

values artistic, aesthetic experiences

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

9.

has an active imagination

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

10.

is sometimes rude to others

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

11.

has a forgiving nature

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

12.

is considerate and kind to almost everyone

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

13.

does a thorough job

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

14.

tends to be lazy

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

15.

does things efficiently

The answer should be a single choice:

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree

Scoring

Scale	Score
Strongly disagree	1
Disagree	2
Somewhat disagree	3
Neither agree nor disagree	4
Somewhat agree	5
Agree	6
Strongly agree	7

Interpretation

Personality Trait	Interpretation
Extraversion	High scores indicate sociability, assertiveness, and talkativeness; low scores suggest reserved or quiet tendencies.
Agreeableness	High scores reflect kindness, forgiveness, and consideration for others; low scores may indicate critical or uncooperative behavior.
Conscientiousness	High scores show organization, reliability, and thoroughness; low scores suggest disorganization or carelessness.
Neuroticism	High scores indicate a tendency toward worry, nervousness, or emotional instability; low scores reflect calmness and emotional stability.
Openness	High scores represent creativity, curiosity, and openness to new experiences; low scores suggest conventionality or preference for routine.

Reference

Lang, F. R., John, D., Ludtke, O., Schupp, J., & Wagner, G. G. (2011). Short assessment of the Big Five: robust accros survey methods except telephone interviewing. Behavior Research Methods, 43, 548-567.

Author

Lang, F. R., John, D., Ludtke, O., Schupp, J., & Wagner, G. G.

Year

2011

License

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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FAQs on Short Big Five Inventory

: It assesses five broad personality traits: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness.
: The BFI-S contains 15 items, with three questions dedicated to each personality trait.
: Scores for each trait are calculated by averaging the relevant items; higher scores indicate a stronger presence of that trait, with no fixed cutoffs—interpretation is relative to population norms.

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