Big Five (OCEAN)
Five-factor model of personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.
Definition
The Big Five — also called OCEAN or the Five-Factor Model — is the most extensively researched personality framework in psychology. Each of the five dimensions is scored 0–100 and is independently predictive of life and work outcomes including job performance, relationship satisfaction, and longevity.
Example
A new hire with high Conscientiousness (82) and moderate Neuroticism (45) is statistically likely to meet deadlines but may struggle under sudden pressure without manager support.
How it's measured
- •Self-report inventories (NEO-PI-R, IPIP-NEO, BFI)
- •Item-response scoring
- •Cross-framework proxies (MBTI, DISC, Enneagram)
How EQIQs uses it
All five Big Five scores feed every compatibility calculation. They are the backbone the engine uses to dampen and cross-check other frameworks.
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