Personality

HEXACO 24

The short HEXACO form. Six dimensions rather than five, adding the honesty and humility factor the Big Five models leave out.

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At a glance

Questions
24
Typical time
Under 5 min
Time limit
15 min
Age
18+
Cost
Free
Compared with
Adults generally

5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”

What it reports

6 scales

  • Honesty-Humility self-serving / sincere
  • Emotionality unsentimental / sensitive
  • Extraversion reserved / outgoing
  • Agreeableness challenging / accommodating
  • Conscientiousness spontaneous / organised
  • Openness conventional / inventive

You get a score on each, read against adults generally. Neither end of a scale is the better end.

Explore Six Key Dimensions of Your Personality!

The HEXACO model has emerged as a groundbreaking framework in personality psychology, extending beyond the traditional Big Five dimensions. Here’s why it stands out:

  • Six Key Dimensions: Unlike the Big Five, HEXACO adds Honesty-Humility to Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Emotionality (replacing Neuroticism), offering a more comprehensive understanding of human personality.
  • Honesty-Humility Factor: This unique dimension captures traits related to fairness, sincerity, and modesty, distinguishing HEXACO in its ability to predict behavior in ethical scenarios and interpersonal relationships.
  • Global Acceptance: Researchers worldwide have adopted the HEXACO model for its robust cross-cultural applicability, showcasing its effectiveness in diverse populations.
  • Predictive Power: The model excels in forecasting various life outcomes, including workplace performance, academic success, and social dynamics, thanks to its nuanced trait spectrum.
  • Engaging Insights: For individuals, the HEXACO test provides fascinating insights into personality traits that influence daily interactions, career paths, and personal growth strategies.

Its popularity in personality research stems from its nuanced approach to character assessment, offering deeper insights into how we think, behave, and interact with the world around us. The HEXACO model not only enriches academic understanding but also provides practical tools for self-awareness and development.

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What the test measures

The “HEXACO 24” questionnaire is designed to measure the fundamental aspects of personality across the HEXACO model’s six dimensions. This concise yet comprehensive tool explores:

  • Honesty-Humility: Evaluates fairness, sincerity, and modesty.
  • Emotionality: Assesses emotional attachment and sensitivity to fear.
  • eXtraversion: Measures social assertiveness, liveliness, and sociability.
  • Agreeableness (versus Anger): Looks at patience, tolerance, and gentleness against anger.
  • Conscientiousness: Tests organization, diligence, and perfectionism.
  • Openness to Experience: Gauges curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore new things.

Through 24 targeted items, participants receive insights into how they score across these dimensions, offering a snapshot of their personality that can inform personal development and interpersonal relationships.

Why is it useful?

The “HEXACO 24” questionnaire on our platform is a powerful tool for individuals seeking to:

  • Quickly Assess Personality: Provides immediate insights into your fundamental character traits across six key dimensions.
  • Drive Personal Growth: Identifies strengths and areas for improvement, guiding personal development efforts.
  • Enhance Social Interactions: Understands your behavior in relationships and social settings, fostering better communication and empathy.
  • Make Informed Decisions: Uses personality insights to inform career choices, hobbies, and other life decisions.

Accessible and user-friendly, this brief assessment offers a valuable opportunity for deep self-reflection, helping you navigate personal and professional landscapes with greater awareness and confidence.

What is the procedure?

  • Age of respondents: 18 and older.
  • Completion time: Most people complete the test in less than 5 minutes.
  • Is the test timed: Yes, to 15 minutes
  • Test length: Hexaco 24 consists of 24 short questions
  • Test format: Self-reports
  • Question format: Multiple-choice questions
  • Response scale: 5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”
  • Confidential: Yes, full confidentiality guaranteed
  • Norms: Available (for the general adult population)
  • Access to test: Free

How it works

Three steps, then a result

  1. You answer

    24 questions, under 5 min. There is no penalty for stopping early, but until autosave is switched on, leaving the page loses your answers.

  2. It is scored

    Scoring happens the moment you finish. Nothing is queued, emailed later or charged for.

  3. You read it against adults

    Your score is placed against adults generally, which is the one comparison group held for this test.

What you get

Your results, and their limits

As soon as you finish

You see your score on each scale the test measures, together with a short note on what that scale refers to and how to read the number. There is no charge.

Scores are read against adults generally. That is the one comparison group held for this test, so a score places you among adults as a whole rather than among people of your age, occupation or country.

What it will not tell you

It is not a diagnosis and not a clinical assessment. It will not tell you whether you are suited to a particular job or course, and a score is not a verdict on you.

Results depend on how carefully and honestly you answer. If a result concerns you, or you are struggling, speak to a doctor or a licensed psychologist. Terms of use.

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