Review and Critique of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)
Review and Critique of the 16PF Questionnaire
Liberty University
Abstract
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), Fifth Edition was released in 1993 and is designed to measure normal personality traits in adults ages 16 and older. Dr. Raymond Cattell published the first edition of the 16PF in 1949 after extensive research using factor analysis techniques. The 16PF measures 16 primary personality factors and five global personality factors. Available in a wide variety of languages worldwide, the 16PF is recommended for use in a wide variety of settings including counseling, school, occupational, and research. It is available in paper and pencil or online formats and scoring can be done either online, through downloadable software, or via mail. The publisher offers a variety of reports to administrators based on the information needed and their intended use. A plethora of research has been done to confirm the instrument’s reliability and validity. Withstanding the test of time, the 16PF continues to be one of the most commonly used personality assessments.
Review and Critique of the 16PF Questionnaire
General Information
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, commonly called the 16PF, was created by Dr. Raymond Cattell, Karen Cattell and Dr. Heather Cattell and was originally released in 1949 (Pearson Education, Inc., 2012). Now on its Fifth Edition, which was released in 1993, the 16PF Questionnaire is a personality test designed to measure the sixteen personality traits of adults ages 16 and older (McLellan, 2012). It is published by The Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) and available in paper and pencil or online format (Schuerger, 1992). According to the Pearson Education website (2012), the instrument is available for online scoring and reporting on Pearson’s new platform Q-global. Q-global allows for greater flexibility in that the assessment can be accessed 24/7 from any computer including
Liberty University
Abstract
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), Fifth Edition was released in 1993 and is designed to measure normal personality traits in adults ages 16 and older. Dr. Raymond Cattell published the first edition of the 16PF in 1949 after extensive research using factor analysis techniques. The 16PF measures 16 primary personality factors and five global personality factors. Available in a wide variety of languages worldwide, the 16PF is recommended for use in a wide variety of settings including counseling, school, occupational, and research. It is available in paper and pencil or online formats and scoring can be done either online, through downloadable software, or via mail. The publisher offers a variety of reports to administrators based on the information needed and their intended use. A plethora of research has been done to confirm the instrument’s reliability and validity. Withstanding the test of time, the 16PF continues to be one of the most commonly used personality assessments.
Review and Critique of the 16PF Questionnaire
General Information
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, commonly called the 16PF, was created by Dr. Raymond Cattell, Karen Cattell and Dr. Heather Cattell and was originally released in 1949 (Pearson Education, Inc., 2012). Now on its Fifth Edition, which was released in 1993, the 16PF Questionnaire is a personality test designed to measure the sixteen personality traits of adults ages 16 and older (McLellan, 2012). It is published by The Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) and available in paper and pencil or online format (Schuerger, 1992). According to the Pearson Education website (2012), the instrument is available for online scoring and reporting on Pearson’s new platform Q-global. Q-global allows for greater flexibility in that the assessment can be accessed 24/7 from any computer including
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