Responses are collected and used for research purposes.
The inventorys foundations stem from research into five core personality traits.
These have been a major area of study in psychology by researchers such asDonald Fiskein the 1940s andDr.
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Robert McCraein the 1980s.
However, when Ashton & Lee looked at other languages and cultures, they added the Honesty-Humility factor.
Since then, the HEXACO Personality Test has been used widely, and has been translated into numerous languages.
There are six primary domains that comprise the assessment.
Theres also an Interstitial Scale, unattached to any of the domains, which measures individuals likelihood of beingaltruisticvs.
Benefits of the HEXACO Personality Inventory
Learning more about onespersonality typecan be advantageous.
This can help individuals understand why they act the way they do.
Personality tests can also be beneficial formental healthprofessionals.
But that does not reflect how they see themselves, or how most Japanese people would interpret their actions.
The HEXACO Personality Inventory isnt meant to diagnose any particular mental health condition but can complement a broadertreatment plan.
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