Constructs and manifest variables
| Constructs | Manifest variables | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Extraversion (F1) | M (BFI-1; BFI-21R) (Mi1i21R)* | Talkative |
| Tends to be quiet | ||
| M (BFI-6R; BFI-16) (Mi6Ri16) | Reserved | |
| Generates a lot of enthusiasm | ||
| M (BFI-31R; BFI-36) (Mi31Ri36) | Is sometimes shy, inhibited | |
| Is outgoing, sociable | ||
| BFI-11 (i11) | Full of energy | |
| BFI-26 (i26)** | Has an assertive personality | |
| Agreeableness (F2) | M (BFI-2R; BFI-17) (Mi2Ri17) | Tends to find fault with others |
| Has a forgiving nature | ||
| M (BFI-7; BFI-12R) (Mi7i12R) | Is helpful and unselfish with others | |
| Starts quarrels with others | ||
| M (BFI-27R; BFI-42) (Mi27Ri42)** | Can be cold and aloof | |
| Likes to cooperate with others | ||
| M (BFI-32; BFI-37R) (Mi32i37R) | Is considerate and kind to almost everyone | |
| Is sometimes rude to others | ||
| BFI-22 (i22)* | Is generally trusting | |
| Conscientiousness (F3) | M (BFI-3; BFI-43R) (Mi3i43R) | Does a thorough job |
| Is easily distracted | ||
| M (BFI-8R; BFI-13) (Mi8Ri13) | Can be somewhat careless | |
| Is a reliable worker | ||
| M (BFI-18R; BFI-33) (Mi18Ri33) | Tends to be disorganized | |
| Does things efficiently | ||
| M (BFI-23R; BFI-28) (Mi23Ri28) | Tends to be lazy | |
| Perseveres until the task is finished | ||
| BFI-38 (i38)* | Makes plans and follows through with them | |
| Neuroticism (F4) | M (BFI-9R; BFI-19) (Mi9Ri19)* | Is relaxed, handles stress well |
| Worries a lot | ||
| M (BFI-24R; BFI-29) (Mi24Ri29) | Is emotionally stable, not easily upset | |
| Can be moody | ||
| M (BFI-34R; BFI-39) (Mi34Ri39) | Remains calm in tense situations | |
| Gets nervous easily | ||
| BFI-4 (i4)** | Is depressed, blue | |
| BFI-14 (i14) | Can be tense | |
| Openness (F5) | M (BFI-5; BFI-35R) (Mi5i35R) | Is original, comes up with new ideas |
| Prefers work that is routine | ||
| M (BFI-30; BFI-41R) (Mi30i41R) | Values artistic, aesthetic experiences | |
| Has few artistic interests | ||
| BFI-10 (i10)** | Is curious about many different things | |
| BFI-15 (i15)* | Is ingenious, a deep thinker | |
| BFI-20 (i20) | Has an active imagination | |
| BFI-25 (i25) | Is inventive | |
| BFI-40 (i40) | Likes to reflect, play with ideas | |
| BFI-44 (i44)** | Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature |
| Constructs | Manifest variables | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Extraversion (F1) | Talkative | |
| Tends to be quiet | ||
| Reserved | ||
| Generates a lot of enthusiasm | ||
| Is sometimes shy, inhibited | ||
| Is outgoing, sociable | ||
| BFI-11 (i11) | Full of energy | |
| BFI-26 (i26)** | Has an assertive personality | |
| Agreeableness (F2) | Tends to find fault with others | |
| Has a forgiving nature | ||
| Is helpful and unselfish with others | ||
| Starts quarrels with others | ||
| Can be cold and aloof | ||
| Likes to cooperate with others | ||
| Is considerate and kind to almost everyone | ||
| Is sometimes rude to others | ||
| BFI-22 (i22)* | Is generally trusting | |
| Conscientiousness (F3) | Does a thorough job | |
| Is easily distracted | ||
| Can be somewhat careless | ||
| Is a reliable worker | ||
| Tends to be disorganized | ||
| Does things efficiently | ||
| Tends to be lazy | ||
| Perseveres until the task is finished | ||
| BFI-38 (i38)* | Makes plans and follows through with them | |
| Neuroticism (F4) | Is relaxed, handles stress well | |
| Worries a lot | ||
| Is emotionally stable, not easily upset | ||
| Can be moody | ||
| Remains calm in tense situations | ||
| Gets nervous easily | ||
| BFI-4 (i4)** | Is depressed, blue | |
| BFI-14 (i14) | Can be tense | |
| Openness (F5) | Is original, comes up with new ideas | |
| Prefers work that is routine | ||
| Values artistic, aesthetic experiences | ||
| Has few artistic interests | ||
| BFI-10 (i10)** | Is curious about many different things | |
| BFI-15 (i15)* | Is ingenious, a deep thinker | |
| BFI-20 (i20) | Has an active imagination | |
| BFI-25 (i25) | Is inventive | |
| BFI-40 (i40) | Likes to reflect, play with ideas | |
| BFI-44 (i44)** | Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature |
Note(s): *variables excluded in the intermediate model; ** variables excluded in the final model
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