Ultra-brief measure of the Big Five personality dimensions. ≈ 2 min to complete. Free with attribution.
TIPI (Ten-Item Personality Inventory) is a validated clinical instrument used to assess ultra-brief measure of the big five personality dimensions.. It is most often used for ultra-brief measure of the big five personality dimensions.. The instrument contains 10 items. Typical administration time is ≈ 2 min.
Source / attribution: Free to use with citation
Ultra-brief measure of the Big Five personality dimensions. TIPI is part of standard practice in this setting because it provides a structured, replicable assessment that can be tracked over time and compared across patients or visits.
Like all screening or assessment instruments, TIPI is a structured aid — not a diagnostic test in isolation. Results should be interpreted alongside history, examination, and clinical context. Where a score crosses an actionable threshold, the next step is typically a more detailed clinical evaluation rather than a definitive diagnosis.
Answer all 10 items below to see your TIPI score and interpretation.
Each item is scored on a 7-point scale (1–7). Your score updates live as you answer.
All scoring runs in your browser. No data is sent anywhere — close the tab and the answers are gone.
Two items per dimension scored 1-7. Each dimension range 2-14. Higher = stronger trait.
Scoring notes: Two items per dimension scored 1-7. Each dimension range 2-14. Higher = stronger trait.
The cutoffs below are drawn from the published validation literature. Always interpret in clinical context.
| Score range | Band | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 2–14 | Variable by dimension | None |
This is an illustrative walkthrough, not a real patient. Follow the same four steps with your own answers — or use the live calculator at the top of this page.
Read each question and choose the response that best fits. Each response has a number next to it — that number is the item's score. The example below uses illustrative answers.
| # | Item | Example response | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extraverted, enthusiastic | Disagree strongly | 1 |
| 2 | Critical, quarrelsome | Agree strongly | 1 |
| 3 | Dependable, self-disciplined | Disagree strongly | 1 |
| 4 | Anxious, easily upset | Agree strongly | 1 |
| 5 | Open to new experiences, complex | Disagree strongly | 1 |
| 6 | Reserved, quiet | Agree strongly | 1 |
| 7 | Sympathetic, warm | Disagree strongly | 1 |
| 8 | Disorganized, careless | Agree strongly | 1 |
| 9 | Calm, emotionally stable | Disagree strongly | 1 |
| 10 | Conventional, uncreative | Agree strongly | 1 |
Add up all the item scores you noted in Step 1.
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 10
Find the row in the interpretation table whose range contains your total:
Total = 10 falls between 2 and 14 → Variable by dimension
Variable by dimension. None
A score is one input alongside history and examination. TIPI supports clinical judgment — it does not replace it.
Psychometric figures are drawn from the validation literature and may vary across clinical populations and translations.
If TIPI doesn't fit your context, related instruments in personality include:
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|---|---|---|---|
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TIPI (Ten-Item Personality Inventory) is a validated instrument that assesses ultra-brief measure of the big five personality dimensions.. Its primary clinical use is ultra-brief measure of the big five personality dimensions..
TIPI typically takes ≈ 2 min to administer. Time can vary slightly depending on whether it is self-administered or clinician-led.
TIPI contains 10 items. Items are summed to produce a total score.
Scores of 2–14 fall in the "Variable by dimension" band. None
Scores of 2–14 fall in the "Variable by dimension" band. None
TIPI has reported Cronbach's α of 0.68 in validation samples and test–retest reliability of 0.7. Acceptable reliability given brevity; useful for large surveys.
TIPI is free to use with attribution. Free to use with citation
Gosling, S. D., Rentfrow, P. J., & Swann, W. B. (2003). A very brief measure of the Big-Five personality domains. Journal of Research in Personality, 37(6), 504-528.
No. TIPI is a structured assessment aid. A score is one input alongside history, examination, and clinical context. Treatment decisions should never rest on a screening score alone.
TIPI is supported by the following peer-reviewed sources: