IPIP-6FPQ Six Factor Personality Inventory

Scale Overview & Construct

A public-domain 229-item measure of 6 broad personality factors and their 18 underlying facets from Jackson's Six Factor model.

229-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

The IPIP-6FPQ is a public-domain representation of Jackson's Six Factor Personality Questionnaire, a framework organized around 6 broad factors — Agreeableness, Extraversion, Independence, Industriousness/Perseverance, Methodicalness, and Intellectual Openness — each measured directly by its own 8-10 item scale and further broken into 3 narrower facets apiece (18 facets in total, e.g. Extraversion splits into Gregariousness, Leadership, and Exhibitionism). Taking it gives you both a broad 6-factor profile and an 18-facet breakdown underneath it, offering a structurally different lens on personality from the Big Five, CPI, or Hogan traditions already on this platform.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Adults

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

18+

Duration & Pacing

35 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: Public Domain (International Personality Item Pool, ipip.ori.org), representing constructs from Jackson's Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (6FPQ). Citation: Jackson, D. N., Paunonen, S. V., & Tremblay, P. F. (2000). Six Factor Personality Questionnaire manual. Sigma Assessment Systems. This is not a diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher of the original 6FPQ instrument. Scale scores reflect this test's own item pool only — they are not compared against a published clinical or population norm; no such norm has been entered for this instrument.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

This is a 229-item self-report inventory covering 24 separate scales (6 broad factors plus 18 narrower facets); individual scale scores are based on 6 to 10 items each. Results reflect how you currently see yourself, not an objective or clinical evaluation of personality.

License: Public Domain (International Personality Item Pool, ipip.ori.org), representing constructs from Jackson's Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (6FPQ). Citation: Jackson, D. N., Paunonen, S. V., & Tremblay, P. F. (2000). Six Factor Personality Questionnaire manual. Sigma Assessment Systems. This is not a diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher of the original 6FPQ instrument. Scale scores reflect this test's own item pool only — they are not compared against a published clinical or population norm; no such norm has been entered for this instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPIP-6FPQ Six Factor Personality Inventory?

A public-domain 229-item measure of 6 broad personality factors and their 18 underlying facets from Jackson's Six Factor model.

How long does the IPIP-6FPQ Six Factor Personality Inventory take?

It takes about 35 minutes to answer all 229 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.