Psychometric properties of the big five inventory in a Mexican sample

Introduction One of the most researched theories of personality is the Five Factor Model, frequently evaluated through the Big Five Inventory. Even though there is a Spanish version, its psychometrical properties in Mexican population are yet unknown. Methods We evaluated 472 adults (217 male/255 female) from an open population from Mexico City. Results We obtained a total scale reliability score of α=0.72. Principal Component Analysis using Velicer's Minimun Average Partial validated a 5 factor structure. We also found differences between subjects that had been diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological disorder by a health professional in agreeableness, responsability and neuroticism. Conclusions Our results suggest that the Big Five Inventory is useful to evaluate the personality in Mexican population. However, a review of the Agreeableness scale may be needed because its low reliability and poor item loadings.

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Main Authors:	Reyes Zamorano,Ernesto, Álvarez Carrillo,Carolina, Peredo Silva,Ana, Miranda Sandoval,Ana, Rebolledo Pastrana,Itzel Montzerrat
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz 2014
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0185-33252014000600007
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