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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

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Questions

1.

worries a lot

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

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
2.

gets nervous easily

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
3.

remains calm in tense situations

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
4.

is talkative

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
5.

is outgoing, sociable

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
6.

is reserved

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
7.

is original, comes up with new ideas

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
8.

values artistic, aesthetic experiences

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
9.

has an active imagination

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
10.

is sometimes rude to others 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
11.

has a forgiving nature

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
12.

is considerate and kind to almost everyone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
13.

does a thorough job

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
14.

tends to be lazy

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. Strongly agree
15.

does things efficiently

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Somewhat disagree
  4. Neither agree nor disagree
  5. Somewhat agree
  6. Agree
  7. 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.

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Short Big Five Inventory

What does the BFI-S measure?

It assesses five broad personality traits: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness.

How many questions are included in the BFI-S?

The BFI-S contains 15 items, with three questions dedicated to each personality trait.

How are the results interpreted?

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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