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Introduction:

HEXACO personality traits are six broad dimensions that describe typical patterns of motives and behavior. They help you notice strengths, blind spots, and how tendencies show up in work and relationships.

Across sixty short statements you record how much you agree on a five point scale, then you see average scores for each trait so you can compare patterns at a glance. Many people search for a six factor personality model when they want a balanced view of character and style.

You provide quick, honest answers and the tool summarizes your results with a simple profile that highlights higher and lower areas. A practical example is using a higher Conscientiousness score to plan complex work while watching for fatigue if Extraversion is much lower.

Scores shift with situation and wording, so treat them as guideposts rather than labels. Answer in one sitting if you can, stay consistent with the time frame you have in mind, and retest later to watch for stable trends rather than single spikes.

This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice.

Technical Details:

The assessment measures six dimensions in the HEXACO model: Honesty‑Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness. Each dimension is estimated from responses to ten items on a five‑point Likert scale where 1 is Strongly Disagree and 5 is Strongly Agree.

Scores are computed as the mean of recoded item responses per trait. Twenty‑nine items are reverse‑keyed and are recoded so that higher values always reflect more of the named trait. The profile also reports a simple spread between the highest and lowest trait and labels each trait as lower, moderate, or higher based on cut points.

Interpretation focuses on relative patterns rather than absolute rankings. Means describe your typical responses, not clinical thresholds or percentile norms, and comparisons are most meaningful within the same person across time or across roles with shared expectations.

r(i) = { 6xi if iR xi if iR }
μ_T = 1 10 i∈S T   r(i)
Symbols and units
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
xi Response to item i integer 1–5 Input
R Set of reverse‑keyed item indices set of 29 Constant
r(i) Recoded response for item i integer 1–5 Derived
ST Item indices for trait T set of 10 Constant
μT Mean score for trait T real 1.00–5.00 Derived
Worked example. For Conscientiousness, suppose raw answers for its ten items are 4, 4, 2, 2, 5, 3, 4, 1, 5, 2 where underlines mark reverse‑keyed items. Recoding gives 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4. The mean is:
μ_C= 3810=3.8
This falls in the higher band using the thresholds below.
Interpretation thresholds
Threshold band Lower bound Upper bound Interpretation Action cue
Lower ≤ 2.20 2.20 Less of the named tendency Pair with supports from other traits
Moderate 2.21 3.79 Context‑dependent expression Watch edge cases before judging
Higher ≥ 3.80 5.00 More of the named tendency Leverage strengths and set boundaries
Validation and bounds
Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Text
Response choice integer 1 5 unit steps None
Items answered count 0 60 complete all 60 to view results None
Encoded state (r) string length 60 length 60 ^[1-5\-]{60}$ Invalid codes are ignored
I/O formats
Input Accepted families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
Likert responses 1 to 5 per item Trait means, radar, narrative 1.00 to 5.00 Displayed to 2 decimals
Answer exports CSV, DOCX Response table and summary UTF‑8 text / DOCX package N/A

Units, precision, and rounding. Means and labels are computed deterministically from your selections. Means display with two decimal places using a dot as the decimal separator. Progress percent is rounded to the nearest whole number. Bars convert 1 to 5 into 0 to 100 percent width.

Networking and storage behavior. Processing is client‑only and inputs are not uploaded. An external charting layer may be fetched from a public content network. A compact response code may appear in the address bar to restore state on reload.

Diagnostics and determinism. Identical answers yield identical scores and visuals. Invalid or malformed state codes are ignored and the page falls back to a neutral state.

Security considerations. Treat response patterns as sensitive. Avoid sharing addresses that include encoded answers unless you intend to disclose them. Encoded state accepts only digits and dashes, reducing injection risk within that channel.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Self‑report can be biased by mood or demand characteristics.
  • Reverse‑keyed items require accurate recoding to reflect trait direction.
  • Means are relative indicators, not percentile ranks or norms.
  • Labels lower, moderate, higher rely on fixed cut points.
  • Spread is a simple top minus bottom difference, not variability.
  • Results depend on completing all sixty items without omissions.
  • Profile balance uses a 0.60 spread threshold to flag spiky patterns.
  • Charting requires the visual layer; results remain valid without it.

Edge cases & error sources

  • Skipping items yields no final profile until all are answered.
  • Entering state codes with wrong length or symbols is ignored.
  • Values near 2.20 or 3.80 may flip bands with small changes.
  • Rounding to two decimals can mask minor differences between traits.
  • Copying a partial state code restores a partial questionnaire only.
  • Refreshing before completion loses transient selections not encoded.
  • Very similar trait means can reorder due to rounding ties.
  • Display scaling can slightly change bar widths without score changes.
  • Slow or blocked content networks may prevent the radar from drawing.
  • Using different time frames between runs reduces comparability.

Privacy & compliance

No data is transmitted or stored server‑side. Psychological results are sensitive; share exports or encoded addresses only with consent.

Step‑by‑Step Guide

The HEXACO assessment summarizes six personality dimensions as clear trait means and an easy visual.

  1. Start when you can focus for ten minutes.
  2. Answer each statement using 1 to 5 based on usual behavior.
  3. Use the question list to revisit any item before finishing.
  4. Review the profile, note the highest and lowest traits, and read the summaries.
  5. Optionally export answers to CSV or DOCX for your records.
  6. Retake later under similar conditions to compare changes.

Example: A higher Conscientiousness and moderate Openness suggest planning first, then piloting one new idea at a time.

FAQ

Is my data stored?

Processing happens on your device and answers are not uploaded. If an address includes an encoded state, sharing that address can reveal responses.

Avoid sharing links that include response codes.
How accurate are the scores?

They reflect your self‑reported averages across items. Use them to compare your own patterns over time rather than as clinical measures.

What units or formats are used?

Each trait is a mean from 1.00 to 5.00, displayed to two decimals. Bands use fixed cut points at 2.20 and 3.80.

Can I use it without a connection?

Once loaded, scoring runs locally. If the visual layer is not cached, the radar may not draw, but scores and exports remain available.

How do I calculate a trait mean?

Recoded responses for the ten items are summed and divided by ten. Reverse‑keyed items use 6 minus the selected value before averaging.

What does a borderline result mean?

Values near 2.20 or 3.80 sit at band edges. Treat them as situational and confirm by retesting under similar conditions.

How do I export or keep a record?

Use the copy or download options for CSV and the DOCX export for a document summary. Files are created locally on your device.

Can I compare with someone else?

You can compare patterns side by side, but remember that means are not percentile ranks. Use context and role expectations when interpreting differences.

Troubleshooting

  • Cannot start: reload the page and ensure scripts finished loading.
  • Progress stuck: check for unanswered items in the list on the right.
  • Radar missing: a visual library may be blocked; scores still compute.
  • CSV empty: complete all items before exporting.
  • DOCX fails: try again after results appear and avoid leaving the page.
  • Link code not restoring: ensure the address includes a 60‑character code of digits and dashes.

Advanced Tips

  • Tip Answer with the past few months in mind to keep runs comparable.
  • Tip Note the spread; a large gap signals where supports or habits can help.
  • Tip Pair a top trait with one lower area to balance plans and decisions.
  • Tip Retake quarterly under similar conditions to watch stable trends.
  • Tip Read the trait summaries slowly; small wording shifts can change how you apply results.
  • Tip Use exports to capture notes about context and goals alongside scores.

Glossary

HEXACO
Six‑factor personality model with Honesty‑Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Openness.
Likert scale
Five‑point agreement scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree.
Reverse‑keyed item
Statement scored in the opposite direction to align with the trait.
Trait mean
Average of ten recoded responses for a trait.
Spread
Difference between the highest and lowest trait means.
Band
Categorical label: lower, moderate, or higher based on cut points.