Introduction:
The Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) helps you gauge the Big-Five traits using only ten adjective pairs. You judge how well each pair describes your habitual behaviour on a seven-point agreement scale. Completing the inventory takes less than a minute, making it suitable for quick self-reflection, workshops, or pilot research.
Once you respond to all items, the tool reverse-scores the necessary statements and averages paired items to estimate Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Openness. A high-contrast radar graphic visualises the results instantly, letting you compare trait levels at a glance and share a compact encoded link if desired.
Use this snapshot to explore personal tendencies; *avoid basing important life choices solely on brief screens*. **Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.**
Technical Details:
TIPI operationalises each Big-Five dimension by averaging two item scores, reversing one item where required. Scores range from 1 (low) to 7 (high).
Reverse-scoring converts a response v to 8 − v. The table shows item–trait mapping:
| Trait | Item Pair (reversed item†) |
|---|---|
| Extraversion | 1 †6 |
| Agreeableness | †2 7 |
| Conscientiousness | 3 †8 |
| Emotional Stability | †4 9 |
| Openness | 5 †10 |
- Seven-point Likert scale captures nuance without overwhelming respondents.
- All calculations run locally for maximum privacy and near-instant feedback.
- The charting layer resizes responsively for mobile and desktop screens.
No responses leave your device; performance depends solely on your browser’s rendering speed.
Calculations & Scoring:
Each card below demonstrates how the tool derives one trait score from two sample responses.
Raw responses are noted for processing.
The transformation aligns scale direction with the trait definition.
Summation prepares the value for averaging.
Averaging yields the final trait score.
Final Result
The Extraversion score for this example is 6.Final Result
The Agreeableness score for this example is 5.Final Result
The Conscientiousness score for this example is 5.5.Final Result
The Emotional Stability score for this example is 6.Final Result
The Openness score for this example is 5.5.Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these steps to complete the inventory and review your profile.
- Click the Start Assessment button.
- Select a rating for each statement using the radio buttons labelled from “Disagree strongly” to “Agree strongly”.
- Watch the green progress bar—continue until it reaches 100 percent.
- Use the side question list to revisit any item before submission.
- After the final response, inspect the Mean Score badge and examine the radar chart.
- Scroll down to the answers table to review or print your full responses.
FAQ:
Common questions about the TIPI implementation.
Is my data stored?
No. All responses and scores remain within your browser session and disappear when you close the page.
What does a high score mean?
A higher number (toward 7) indicates stronger expression of the corresponding personality trait relative to the other traits.
Can I compare results with friends?
Yes. Use the shareable link containing encoded responses. Anyone opening it sees only the scores, not your raw selections.
Why are some items reversed?
Reverse-worded statements counter response bias and ensure each trait is captured from both positive and negative perspectives.
Is this a medical tool?
No. TIPI offers educational feedback, not clinical assessment. Consult a qualified professional for diagnostic evaluation.
Troubleshooting:
Resolve common issues quickly using the guidance below.
Progress bar stalls at 99 %: confirm every statement has a selected rating.
Chart does not render: resize the browser window; the charting layer re-initialises on resize.
Encoded link too long to share: use a trusted URL shortener.
Accidentally closed the tab: reopen the link in your history; responses auto-restore if the encoded parameter is present.
Advanced Tips:
Enhance your experience with these expert suggestions.
- Compare profiles over time by saving encoded links with datestamps.
- Export the answers table to CSV via your browser’s “Copy” context menu.
- Combine trait means into a spreadsheet to track classroom averages.
- Embed the radar chart as an image by right-clicking and selecting “Save image as”.
- Switch your OS colour scheme to dark mode; the interface adapts automatically.
Glossary:
Key terms used throughout the guide.
- Big-Five
- Model describing five broad personality dimensions.
- Likert scale
- A rating method using ordered agreement categories.
- Reverse-scoring
- Technique that flips a scale to align directionality.
- Radar chart
- Polygonal plot comparing multiple numeric variables.
- Encoded link
- URL containing compacted response data for sharing.