Values, Preferences, and Personal Qualities Inventory – VPPQI
A self-report career assessment designed to evaluate personal values, preferred work environments, and individual performance traits.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Values, Preferences, and Personal Qualities Inventory – VPPQI is a standardized psychological assessment instrument. It is designed to measure Career values, work environment preferences, and personal work traits. The scale is intended for use with Job seekers, students, and working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 59 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Values, Work Environment Preferences, Personal Qualities and Work Performance Traits.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Values | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 12 |
| Work Environment Preferences | 13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42 | 30 |
| Personal Qualities and Work Performance Traits | 43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59 | 17 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: H = High / Preferred, M_A = Medium / Average, L_U = Low / Unchecked.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.