Scale Overview
The Big Five Inventory – Short Version (BFI-10) was developed by Beatrice Rammstedt, Oliver P. John (2007). It is designed to measure Big Five Personality Traits. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Extraversion |
1,6 |
2 |
| Agreeableness |
2,7 |
2 |
| Conscientiousness |
3,8 |
2 |
| Neuroticism |
4,9 |
2 |
| Openness |
5,10 |
2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
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.
Total scores range from 2 to 10. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low: 2 – 4
- Medium: 5 – 7
- High: 8 – 10
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 1 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.