30 facets · 5 domains
The 30 Facets at Work
The Big Five splits into five domains, each into six facets. Thirty granular traits, each with workplace-specific behaviour patterns. The directory below groups them by domain.
- Big Five domains
- 5Big Five domains
- IPIP-NEO facets
- 30IPIP-NEO facets
- Facets per domain
- 6Facets per domain
Emotional Stability
N domain- N1Risk AnticipationAwareness of and attentiveness to potential risks.
- N2Frustration ToleranceCapacity to stay patient and composed under pressure.
- N3PragmatismRealistic, grounded outlook on outcomes and setbacks.
- N4Social ConfidenceEase and self-assurance in social situations.
- N5Impulse ControlAbility to resist temptations and act with restraint.
- N6Pressure ToleranceCapacity to stay calm and focused under stress.
Extraversion
E domain- E1FriendlinessWarmth and genuine interest in others.
- E2GregariousnessPreference for the company of others.
- E3AssertivenessForcefulness and dominance in social situations.
- E4Activity LevelPace of living and energy level.
- E5Excitement-SeekingNeed for environmental stimulation.
- E6CheerfulnessTendency to experience positive emotions.
Openness
O domain- O1ImaginationVividness of fantasy life.
- O2Artistic InterestsAppreciation for art and beauty.
- O3EmotionalityAwareness of and receptivity to feelings.
- O4AdventurousnessEagerness to try new activities.
- O5IntellectInterest in ideas and intellectual pursuits.
- O6LiberalismReadiness to challenge authority and convention.
Agreeableness
A domain- A1TrustBelief in the sincerity and good intentions of others.
- A2MoralityFrankness and sincerity in dealing with others.
- A3AltruismConcern for the welfare of others.
- A4CooperationDislike of confrontation and conflict.
- A5ModestyTendency to be humble and play down achievements.
- A6SympathyCompassion for others' suffering.
Conscientiousness
C domain- C1Self-EfficacyConfidence in one's ability to accomplish things.
- C2OrderlinessPreference for schedules and organization.
- C3DutifulnessSense of moral obligation and responsibility.
- C4Achievement-StrivingDrive to achieve goals and be successful.
- C5Self-DisciplineAbility to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks.
- C6CautiousnessTendency to think before acting.