The HEXACO is a personality structure model that creates a comprehensive framework for assessing one’s personality. The model is represented by six major dimensions, each representing a broad range of behaviors and tendencies that manifest across time and situations. The acronym HEXACO measures six factors: Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience. Like the Big Five, the HEXACO model approaches personality assessment through a trait-based approach. The approach is grounded in factor analysis, a statistical method used to identify patterns across variable data, represented by the questions and responses formulated through a lexical approach.
The HEXACO further incorporates an Observer Report Form alongside the traditional Self-Report Form, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s personality from an external perspective. This Observer Report is designed for individuals who know the subject well (e.g., friends, family, coworkers) and can provide valid assessments of the subject’s typical behavior and attitudes.
Domain and Facet Scale Descriptors
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