The IPIP-NEO Factor Analysis

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One of the great features of each individual is the distinct personality that one has from another. Personality is a key feature because it is a characteristic that shapes how an individual may think or behave, and is not something that changes over time but stays consistent. In society, personality tests are used for many assessments such as matchmaking date, profile updates, job applications, etc. The IPIP-NEO is a personality inventory of the five factor model that appraise the measurement of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, also known as OCEAN. The IPIP-NEO develops the report of estimating one’s near accurate personality traits by an objective viewpoint. The purpose of the IPIP-NEO assessment is …show more content…

Factor analysis is the grouping of terms with underlying similarities that is reduced to one trait. The first of the five, extraversion is how an individual reacts or behave in the social world. The two subcategories are an extrovert and introvert. Extroverts are enthusiastic people who love being around others and are action-oriented. They are also on the look-out for exciting opportunities that comes their way. While introverts are more quiet in the social world, and they tend to prefer more alone time. Though they are not depressed or arrogant, they would prefer to be in the low-key profile. Secondly, neuroticism is the experience of negative feelings such as anger, anxiety, and depression. Individual who tends to experience more emotions usually score higher while the others who score lower are less emotionally reactive. Which means they are relatively more calm in stressful situations and is emotionally more stable. Thirdly, conscientiousness is how one may control, regulate and direct impulses. Fourthly, agreeable is when one compromise to other needs by being considerate and generous. Lastly, openness is the creative mind whose cognitive skills are from an abstract …show more content…

For extraversion, I scored a 37, which is average. It is true, I am neither a chatterbox or reserved, because there are those days when I am enthusiastic or low-key. I scored low on activity level, which I found interesting, because I like to stay busy and active. As for neuroticism, I scored low at 25, thankfully. I was quite worried about my result of this factor, because no one wants to be described as neurotic. I would describe myself as relatively calm and composed, but there are some days I am stressed. For anxiety, self-consciousness, and vulnerability I scored an average, which would explain my stressful days. The other facets, anger, depression, and immoderation I scored low. Which is good, meaning I’m not neurotic. Thirdly, for consciousness I scored a high of 68, which I am very pleased about. For the reason that it said I have clear goals and determination, which I cannot argue with that. My agreeableness is lower than I expected of 23. I know I try to be considerate of others, but from the results, my answers to the questions resulted otherwise. At least for sympathy, cooperation, and trust I scored an average. Lastly for openness I scored a low of 4, which was alarming to me, because the number was a single digit number. Though I do find myself preferring plain and simple things, however it was upsetting that I scored low on adventurousness for someone who likes to

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