Ten Item Personality Measure – TIPI
A brief measure of the Big Five personality domains.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Ten Item Personality Measure – TIPI was developed by Gosling, S. D., Rentfrow, P. J., & Swann, W. B., Jr. (2003). It is designed to measure Big Five Personality Domains. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Openness to Experiences.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Extraversion | 1,6 | 2 |
| Agreeableness | 2,7 | 2 |
| Conscientiousness | 3,8 | 2 |
| Emotional Stability | 4,9 | 2 |
| Openness to Experiences | 5,10 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Disagree strongly, 2 = Disagree moderately, 3 = Disagree a little, 4 = Neither agree nor disagree, 5 = Agree a little, 6 = Agree moderately, 7 = Agree strongly.
The scale includes 5 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.