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Evaluating Circumplex Structure in the Interpersonal Scales for the NEO-PI-3
Jennifer F Louie1, John E Kurtz2, Patrick M Markey2
11 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
Assessment
|August 31, 2016
Summary
The revised NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO-PI-3) effectively assesses the interpersonal circumplex (IPC) structure. Its octant scales demonstrate a perfect fit and correlate well with other interpersonal measures.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Science
Background:
- The interpersonal circumplex (IPC) is a model of personality. Scales assessing the IPC were previously developed using the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI).
- Revisions to the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-3) altered item content, necessitating reevaluation of its IPC scales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the circumplex structure of the revised octant scales in the NEO-PI-3.
- To assess the correlations between the NEO-PI-3 octant scales and established measures of interpersonal traits (Dominance and Warmth).
Main Methods:
- The study analyzed data from 568 undergraduate students.
- Participants completed the revised NEO-PI-3 and the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI).
- Statistical analyses evaluated the circumplex structure and scale correlations.
Main Results:
- The NEO-PI-3 octant scales demonstrated a perfect fit to the circumplex structure.
- Correlations between the NEO-PI-3 octant scales and the PAI interpersonal scales supported their convergent validity.
- The findings suggest the NEO-PI-3 scales adequately assess IPC dimensions.
Conclusions:
- The revised octant scales of the NEO-PI-3 provide a valid and reliable assessment of the interpersonal circumplex.
- These scales offer an equivalent or improved method for measuring interpersonal traits within the IPC framework.
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