Seale: ‘The Big Five Inventory (BFI) 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, Disagree Disagree Neither agree Agree Agree strongly alittle nor disagree alittle Strongly 1 2 3 4 5 ‘see Myself as Someone Who. 431, Is sometimes shy, inhibited 9. Is relaxed, handles stress well 41s talkative 5.23, Tends to be lazy 3 2. Tends to find fault with others 424. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset 4 a.Does a thorough job 425, Is inventive 2 4. ts depressed, blue 5.26, Has an assertive personality _4 5.15 original, comes up with new ideas __297. Can be cold and aloof 5 6 Is reserved 428, Persevores until the task is finished _4 7.1 helpful and unselfish with others _2 29. Can be moody _4 8, Can be somewhat careless 3.30. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences 4 3 10. Is curious about many different things_5 32. Is considerate and kind to almost. everyone 511, Is full of enerey 3.33. Does things efficiently 3 12, Starts quarrels with others 3.34, Remains calm in tense situations 419, Is a reliable worker 2.85, Prefers work that is routine 414. Can be tense 5_86.Is outgoing, sociable 315, Is ingenious, a deep thinker 5 37. Is sometimes rude to others 4 16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm 3_38, Makes plans and follows through with ‘thom By 2 17. Has a forgiving nature 39, Gets nervous easily 418, Tends to be disorganized 4 40, Likes to reflect, play with ideas 319, Worries a lot 4 41. Has few artistic interests4 42, Likes to cooperate with others 3.43, Is easily distracted 3.20, Has an active imagination 3.21, Tends to be quiet 2 44, Is sophisticated in art, music, or 5 22, Is generally trusting literature Scoring: BEI scale scoring (“R” denotes reverse-scored items): Extraversion: 1, 62, 11, 16, 21R, 26, 31R, 36 Agreeableness: 2R, 7, 12R, 17, 22, 27R, 82, 37R, 42 Conscientiousness: 3, 8R, 18, 18R, 23R, 28, 33, 38, 43R ‘Neuroticiem: 4, 9R, 14, 19, 24R, 29, 34R, 39 Openness: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35R, 40, 41R, 44