Multi-variables Personality Inventory (MPI): (Hindi)

The Multivariable Personality Inventory (MPI), designed to assess personality traits in the 15-24 age group, measures ten key areas with a high degree of reliability and validity. The assessment involves 100 items in a yes/no format, making it simple to administer and interpret.

Ten Important Areas Measured by MPI:

1. Social Desirability:

Assesses the tendency to present oneself in a favorable light, often aligning responses with societal norms.

2. Extroversion: Measures an individual’s preference for social interaction, outgoingness, and energy in social settings.

3. Psychoticism: Evaluates tendencies toward hostility, aggression, and lack of empathy.

4. Dogmatism: Assesses rigidity in beliefs, intolerance of others’ views, and resistance to change.

5. Ego Ideal: Measures an individual’s aspirations and the ideal self they aim to achieve.

6. Alienation: Examines feelings of isolation, estrangement, and disconnectedness from society or groups.

7. Emotional Instability: Assesses susceptibility to mood swings, anxiety, and emotional distress.

8. Self-Confidence: Measures an individual’s belief in their abilities and self-assurance.

9. Empathy: Evaluates the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, an essential component of interpersonal relationships.

10. Dominance: Measures assertiveness, leadership tendencies, and control in social interactions.

This inventory helps assess personality aspects critical for academic, career guidance, and personal development in adolescents and young adults.