Scale Overview
The IPIP Interpersonal Circumplex – IPIP-IPC was developed by Patrick M. Markey & Charlotte N. Markey (2009). It is designed to measure Interpersonal traits and behaviors. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 32 items organized into 8 factors/subscales: PA (Assured-Dominant), BC (Arrogant-Calculating), DE (Cold-Hearted), FG (Aloof-Introverted), HI (Unassured-Submissive), JK (Unassuming-Ingenuous), LM (Warm-Agreeable), NO (Gregarious-Extraverted).
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| PA (Assured-Dominant) |
6,14,22,30 |
4 |
| BC (Arrogant-Calculating) |
7,15,23,31 |
4 |
| DE (Cold-Hearted) |
8,16,24,32 |
4 |
| FG (Aloof-Introverted) |
1,9,17,25 |
4 |
| HI (Unassured-Submissive) |
2,10,18,26 |
4 |
| JK (Unassuming-Ingenuous) |
3,11,19,27 |
4 |
| LM (Warm-Agreeable) |
4,12,20,28 |
4 |
| NO (Gregarious-Extraverted) |
5,13,21,29 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 4 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Octant Score: 4 – 8
- Moderate Octant Score: 9 – 15
- High Octant Score: 16 – 20
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.