AB5C
Generalities
The AB5C was developed by Hofstee, de Raad, and Goldberg in 1992. While Hofstee is well-known for his work in cultural dimensions, the AB5C is a personality assessment, not a measure of cultural values.
Assessment
The AB5C is a 90-facet inventory that assesses the Big Five personality traits, also known as the OCEAN model. It goes beyond these primary factors to measure 30 bi-polar facets within each Big Five dimension.
For instance, within Openness, the AB5C might assess facets like imagination, intellect, and aesthetic sensitivity.
| Dimension | Description | GRI a priori |
|---|---|---|
| Openness to experience | Openness to new ideas, experiences, and values | Not Applicable |
| Conscientiousness | Being organized, efficient, and detail-oriented | High 4 |
| Extraversion | Outgoingness, sociability, and talkativeness | High 2, High 1 |
| Agreeableness | Kindness, cooperativeness, and trust | Very Low 1 |
| Neuroticism | Emotional reactivity, anxiety, and mood swings | Extremely Low 3 |
Usage
The AB5C is primarily used by researchers and professionals in psychology and related fields. Some universities and research institutions may have access to it for research purposes.
References
See in Wikipedia about the hierarchical structure of the Big Five: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_structure_of_the_Big_Five
Hofstee, W., De Raad, B., & Goldberg, L. R. (1992). An abridged five-factorial circumplex structure for the assessment of personality. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 62(2), 126-140.
Hofstee, W., & De Raad, B. (1991). International personality item pool: AB5C. Journal of Personality Assessment, 57(3), 596-602.
Goldberg, L. R. (1993). The structure of phenotypic personality traits. American Psychologist, 48(1), 26.