The Items in Each of the 12-Item IPIP Scales Measuring Constructs Similar to Those in the 5 NEO-PI-R Domain Scales (Maples-Keller et al., 2019)

NEUROTICISM (Alpha=.95)

N1: Anxiety

+ keyed

Worry about things.

 

Get stressed out easily.

   

N2: Anger

+ keyed

Get angry easily.

 

Lose my temper.

   

N3: Depression

+ keyed

Often feel blue.

 

Dislike myself.

 N4: Self-Consciousness

+ keyed

Find it difficult to approach others.

 

Am easily intimidated.

   

N5: Immoderation

– keyed

Rarely overindulge.

 

Am able to control my cravings.

 N6: Vulnerability

– keyed

Remain calm under pressure.

 

Am calm even in tense situations.

   
EXTRAVERSION (Alpha=.92)

E1: Friendliness

+ keyed

Make friends easily.

 

Act comfortably with others.

   

E2: Gregariousness

+ keyed

Love large parties.

   

– keyed

Avoid crowds.

   

E3: Assertiveness

+ keyed

Take charge.

 

Try to lead others.

   

E4: Activity Level

+ keyed

Am always busy.

 

Am always on the go.

   

E5: Excitement-Seeking

+ keyed

Love excitement.

 

Seek adventure.

   

E6: Cheerfulness

+ keyed

Have a lot of fun.

 

Love life.

OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE (Alpha=.92)

O1: Imagination

+ keyed

Have a vivid imagination.

 

Love to daydream.

   

O2: Artistic Interests

+ keyed

Believe in the importance of art.

   

– keyed

Do not like art.

   

O3: Emotionality

+ keyed

Experience my emotions intensely.

   

– keyed

Am not easily affected by my emotions.

   

O4: Adventurousness

– keyed

Prefer to stick with things that I know.

 

Don’t like the idea of change.

   

O5: Intellect

– keyed

Avoid philosophical discussions.
 

Am not interested in theoretical discussions.

   

O6: Liberalism

+ keyed

Tend to vote for liberal political candidates.

   

– keyed

Believe in one true religion.

   
AGREEABLENESS (Alpha=.90)

A1: Trust

+ keyed

Trust others.

 

Believe that others have good intentions.

   

A2: Morality

– keyed

Cheat to get ahead.

  Take advantage of others.
   

A3: Altruism

+ keyed

Love to help others.

 

Am concerned about others.

   

A4: Cooperation

– keyed

Insult people.

 

Get back at others.

   

A5: Modesty

– keyed

Believe that I am better than others.

 

Think highly of myself.

   

A6: Sympathy

+ keyed

Sympathize with the homeless.

 

Feel sympathy for those who are worse off than myself.

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS (Alpha=.92)

 C1: Self-Efficacy

+ keyed

Handle tasks smoothly.

 

Know how to get things done.

 


 C2: Orderliness

+ keyed

Like order.

   

– keyed

Leave a mess in my room.

 

 C3: Dutifulness

+ keyed

Tell the truth.

   

– keyed

Break my promises.

   

C4: Achievement-Striving

+ keyed

Work hard.

 

Set high standards for myself and others.

 

C5: Self-Discipline

+ keyed

Carry out my plans.

– keyed

Have difficulty starting tasks.

   

C6: Cautiousness

– keyed

Make rash decisions.

 

Act without thinking.

 
Maples-Keller, J. L, Williamson, R. L., Sleep, C. E., Carter, N. T., Campbell, W. K., & Miller, J. D. (2019). Using item response theory to develop a 60-item representation of the NEO PI–R using the International Personality Item Pool: Development of the IPIP–NEO–60. Journal of Personality Assessment, 101, 4-5. DOI: 10.1080/00223891.2017.1381968
 

Alphas based on the Eugene-Springfield community sample of N = 757.

 

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