Psychometric analysis of short versions of the Big Five Inventory in Mexican college students; [Análise Psicométrica de Versões Curtas do Big Five Inventory em Universitários Mexicanos]

Dominguez-Lara S.; Campos-Uscanga Y.; Valente S.N. · Avaliacao Psicologica (2022) · DOI: 10.15689/ap.2022.2102.20163.02

Resumen

Personality is one of the central constructs of psychology, however, its extensive scales can hinder its inclusion in various studies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to verify whether the two short versions of the Big Five Inventory (BFI-15p and BFI-10p) present evidence of validity and reliability in a sample of 451 Mexican university students. (57.2% women; Mage=20.84). The BFI-15p and BFI-10p were analyzed through exploratory structural equation modeling (WLSMV estimation method and geomin rotation), and it was found that the BFI-15p presented a satisfactory fit index and a coherent internal structure, as well as significant associations with a brief measure of emotional intelligence. The construct reliability coefficients and scores were also adequate. It was concluded that the BFI-15p presents satisfactory psychometric properties for use with university students.

Instituciones: Universidad de San Martín de Porres