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Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) Test

Get a clear snapshot of your core personality traits and key facets in about 6 minutes. Use the results to guide personal growth, coaching, and better teamwork with a reliable, research-based profile.
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How the Scales are Structured
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24/100
Extraversion (E)
Extraversion measures tendencies toward sociability, energetic engagement with others, and positive, active participation in social life.
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Moderate
High
0 – 30: Low | 31 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 24 falls in the Low range, suggesting a more reserved style with a preference for smaller or less frequent social interactions.
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65/100
Sociability (S)
Sociability reflects how readily a person seeks and enjoys social interaction, forms contacts, and feels comfortable being noticed by others.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 65 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally comfortable and communicative style that may vary with context rather than a strong preference for constant social engagement.
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47/100
Organization (O)
Organization measures how consistently a person plans, structures activities, and maintains order in tasks and routines.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 47 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency toward planning and order that may vary by situation or workload.
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82/100
Assertiveness (A)
Persistence measures the tendency to pursue goals with sustained effort, initiative, and energetic follow-through despite obstacles.
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Moderate
High
0 – 39: Low | 40 – 69: Moderate | 70 – 100: High
A score of 82 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong tendency toward determined goal pursuit and proactive, sustained effort.
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60/100
Energy Level (EL)
Energy Level reflects how active, alert, and vital a person tends to feel and behave in daily life.
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Moderate
High
0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 60 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally steady level of activity and initiative that may vary by situation.
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50/100
Agreeableness (A)
Kindness reflects a tendency toward cooperative, polite, and trusting interactions with others.
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Moderate
High
0 – 30: Low | 31 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 50 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced style that can be supportive and tactful while still being appropriately direct when needed.
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42/100
Compassion (C)
Empathy reflects how readily a person notices, resonates with, and responds to other people’s feelings with care and compassion.
Lower empathy
Moderate empathy
Higher empathy
0 – 33: Lower empathy | 34 – 66: Moderate empathy | 67 – 100: Higher empathy
A score of 42 suggests a moderate level of empathy, indicating you often recognize others’ emotions and can be supportive, though this may vary by situation.
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69/100
Respectfulness (R)
Measures the tendency to interact with others in a polite, tactful, and courteous manner.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 69 falls in the High range, suggesting you typically communicate with noticeable tact, politeness, and consideration for others.
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43/100
Trust (T)
Trust measures how readily a person relies on others, assumes positive intent, and stays open to cooperation.
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Moderate
High
0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 43 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency to trust others while still being selective about reliance and collaboration.
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68/100
Conscientiousness (C)
Conscientiousness measures how organized, responsible, and goal-directed a person tends to be in daily life and work.
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Moderate
High
0 – 30: Low | 31 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 68 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally reliable and structured approach with some flexibility rather than consistently strict discipline.
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48/100
Productiveness (P)
Productivity reflects how effectively a person sets goals and completes tasks in a timely, organized way.
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Moderate
Higher
0 – 33: Lower | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: Higher
A score of 48 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally adequate ability to complete tasks and meet goals with some variability depending on circumstances.
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66/100
Responsibility (R)
Responsibility reflects the tendency to keep commitments, follow through on tasks, and reliably meet obligations.
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Moderate
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0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 66 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally reliable approach to commitments with some variability depending on context and motivation.
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66/100
Negative Emotionality (NE)
Negative Emotionality measures the tendency to experience anxiety, low mood, and emotional reactivity under stress.
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Moderate
High
0 – 30: Low | 31 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 66 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward stress sensitivity and emotional fluctuations that is present but not extreme.
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27/100
Anxiety (A)
Anxiety reflects a tendency to worry, feel insecure, and experience distress about potential difficulties.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 27 falls in the Low range, suggesting you generally experience relatively little worry and insecurity about potential problems.
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37/100
Depressiveness (D)
Depressiveness reflects a tendency toward lowered mood, sadness, and pessimistic thoughts.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 37 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional or situationally increased negative mood and pessimistic thinking without being a dominant pattern.
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38/100
Emotional Volatility (EV)
Emotional variability reflects how often and how sharply a person’s mood and emotional state tend to shift over time.
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Moderate
High
0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 38 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional mood shifts that are noticeable but not typically extreme or frequent.
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52/100
Openness To Experience (OTE)
Openness to Experience reflects curiosity, creativity, and receptiveness to new ideas and varied experiences.
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Moderate
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0 – 30: Low | 31 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High
A score of 52 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced mix of practical preferences and openness to new ideas or experiences.
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44/100
Curiosity (C)
Curiosity reflects interest in learning, seeking new information, and exploring unfamiliar ideas or experiences.
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Moderate
High
0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High
A score of 44 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency to explore and learn, with curiosity that may vary by topic or situation.
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50/100
Aesthetic Sensitivity (AS)
Aesthetics reflects receptiveness to art, beauty, and aesthetically meaningful experiences.
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Moderate
Higher
0 – 33: Lower | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: Higher
A score of 50 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced sensitivity to aesthetic experiences that may vary by context and interest.
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52/100
Creative Imagination (CI)
Creative imagination reflects how readily a person generates novel ideas, fantasizes, and thinks in original ways.
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Moderate
Higher
0 – 31: Lower | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: Higher
A score of 52 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency to come up with new ideas and imaginative variations without relying on it constantly.
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Extraversion (E)
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45
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Sociability (S)
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74.7
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60 — 89.5
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Organization (O)
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64.8
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50.6 — 79
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Persistence (P)
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73.8
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59 — 88.6
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Energy Level (EL)
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51.8
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Kindness (K)
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70.6
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55 — 86.3
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Empathy (E)
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72.3
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56.2 — 88.3
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Respectfulness (R)
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46.9
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29.8 — 64
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Trust (T)
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27.7
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Conscientiousness (C)
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56.9
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39.1 — 74.6
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Productivity (P)
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70.9
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53.2 — 88.5
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Responsibility (R)
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71.2
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54 — 88.4
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Negative Emotionality (NE)
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51.2
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38.5 — 63.9
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Anxiety (A)
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33.1
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17 — 49.2
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Depressiveness (D)
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28
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13.4 — 42.5
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Emotional variability (Ev)
Average
70.3
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53.7 — 86.9
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100
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Openness to Experience (OtE)
Average
67
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50.8 — 83.2
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100
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Curiosity (C)
Average
74.5
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59.1 — 89.9
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100
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Aesthetics (A)
Average
34
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17.6 — 50.3
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100
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Creative imagination (Ci)
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64.1
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45.4 — 82.9
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100
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It provides a brief profile of five broad personality traits: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Negative Emotionality, and Open-Mindedness. It also estimates three narrower facets within each trait.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
It includes 30 statements and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Time may vary depending on reading speed.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best reflects typical behavior and feelings rather than a current mood. Answer every item and avoid overthinking individual statements.
How are results scored and interpreted?
Responses are combined to produce scores for each trait and its facets, which indicate relative standing within the measured dimensions. Scores describe tendencies and do not provide a clinical diagnosis.
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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) Test

structure of personality

In clinical and research settings, a brief assessment of broad personality traits can support case formulation and treatment planning. The Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) is a self-report measure based on the five-factor model of personality.

The instrument includes 30 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. It yields scores reflecting the major personality domains and can be used to characterize typical patterns of behavior, affect, and interpersonal style.

Results from the Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) are generally interpreted as dimensional trait estimates and are best considered alongside clinical interview data, behavioral observations, and other assessment information rather than as a standalone diagnostic indicator.

Author: christopher-j-soto, oliver-p-john
Literature: Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. The next Big Five Inventory (BFI-2): Developing and assessing a hierarchical model with 15 facets to enhance bandwidth, fidelity, and predictive power. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2017.; Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. Short and extra-short forms of the Big Five Inventory–2: The BFI-2-S and BFI-2-XS. Journal of Research in Personality. 2017.; McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T., Jr. Personality in adulthood: A five-factor theory perspective. Guilford Press. 2003.; John, O. P., Naumann, L. P., & Soto, C. J. Paradigm shift to the integrative Big Five trait taxonomy: History, measurement, and conceptual issues. In O. P. John, R. W. Robins, & L. A. Pervin (Eds.), Handbook of personality: Theory and research. Guilford Press. 2008.
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