A Brief Version of the Big Five Personality Inventory

Adapted from Rammstedt, B. & John, O. P. (2007). Measuring personality in one minute or less: A 10 item short version of the Big Five Inventory in English and German. Journal of Research in Personality, 41, 203‐212.

Instructions: How well do the following statements describe your personality?


Q1. I am a reserved person.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q2. I usually get along with others very well.

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q3. I'm not a diligent person; actually a kind of opposite.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q4. I can handle stress very well because I am relaxed.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q5. I have few artistic interests.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q6. I'm outgoing and sociable.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q7. I tend to find fault with others.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q8. I tend to do a thorough job.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q9. I tend to get nervous easily.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly

Q10. I am a very imaginative person.

Disagree strongly
Disagree
Neither disagree nor agree
Agree
Agree strongly