Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2)
A 60-item personality assessment based on the BFI-2 — Measures 5 core personality domains and 15 facets
Want a more detailed picture of your personality? The BFI-2 breaks 5 core domains into 3 facets each for a richer profile. 60 items, about 12 minutes.
The science of personality
What makes you *you*? Personality psychology has converged on a five-factor model — the "Big Five" — as the most robust framework for describing human personality differences.
The five dimensions are:
- Openness — curiosity, imagination, willingness to try new things
- Conscientiousness — organization, dependability, self-discipline
- Extraversion — sociability, assertiveness, positive emotionality
- Agreeableness — cooperation, trust, empathy
- Neuroticism — tendency toward anxiety, moodiness, emotional instability
Why the Big Five matters
Unlike typological systems (like the Enneagram or Myers-Briggs), the Big Five treats personality as continuous dimensions. Everyone falls somewhere on each spectrum — there are no "types."
Decades of research show that Big Five traits predict important life outcomes: job performance, relationship satisfaction, health, and even longevity.
About this assessment
The Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) was developed by Christopher Soto and Oliver John in 2017. It measures the five domains and 15 facets (3 per domain) for a more nuanced picture.
- Internal consistency: α = 0.80–0.90 (domain scales)
- Test-retest reliability: r = 0.80+
- Completion time: 10–15 minutes
Result Interpretation
After completing the 60 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.