JPI™-3 Frequently Asked Questions

The tendency to get along easily with others and to be willing to help those in need, likely due to their forgiving, non-judgmental, and trusting nature.

Facets: Cooperativeness, Empathy, Forgiveness, Non-Judgmental, Nurturance, Trust

The tendency to remain calm and composed when faced with uncertain or stressful situations, and to display confidence in themselves.

Facets: Accepts Criticism, Carefree, Even-Tempered, Handling Stress, Optimism, Self-Esteem

The tendency to enjoy, feel comfortable, and demonstrate confidence in group settings, including persuading others, assuming the role of leader, and regulating their behavior to accommodate the situation.

Facets: Affiliation, Desire to Lead, Enjoys Attention, Persuasiveness, Social Adaptability, Social Confidence

The tendency to be truthful, humble, and straightforward with others, to avoid taking risks, and to carefully follow established rules.

Facets: Modesty, Risk Avoidance, Rule Compliance, Sincerity, Truthful, Unentitled

The tendency to tirelessly strive for excellence by working hard, setting challenging goals, and deriving meaning from work.

Facets: Achievement, Competitiveness, Energy Level, Engagement, Hard-Working, Persistence

The tendency to act in a deliberate and planful manner, such that they can be counted on to meet commitments and deadlines.

Facets: Impulse Control, Organization, Planning, Punctuality, Reliability, Self-Discipline

The tendency to enjoy creative pursuits and original thinking, particularly when there is an opportunity to learn, discuss differences of opinions, or try something new.

Facets: Abstract Thinking, Aesthetic Appreciation, Breadth of Interest, Embraces Change, Embraces Differences, Innovation

• Better Coverage. The JPI-3 measures 42 traits—almost twice as many as the PRF.
• Shorter Administration Time. Although the JPI-3 measures more traits, the administration time has been reduced from approximately 45 minutes to 20-25 minutes because of optimizations made to scale length.
• Modernized Content. The items on the JPI-3 are shorter and simpler, reflecting up-to-date language and specifically chosen to minimize differences in gender, age, ethnicity, language, and culture.
• New Response Scale. Items on the JPI-3 are now rated on a 5-point scale (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), rather than a dichotomous True/False scale.
• Updated Reports. Compared to the PRF report, the JPI-3 reports have a fresh look and feel and are easier to navigate.

The JPI-3 assesses both broad personality factors, which are overarching dimensions of personality, and narrow personality traits, which are specific characteristics under each broad factor. Specifically, the JPI-3 covers seven factors and 42 trait scales. Each factor is measured by six personality traits (“facets”), which are representative of the content domain covered by the broad factor. For example, the Industriousness factor on the JPI-3 is measured using the following six facets: Achievement, Competitiveness, Energy Level, Engagement, Hard-Working, and Persistence. In contrast, the PRF only has 20 trait scales and does not assess any broad personality factors.

The original PRF scales have been updated for inclusion in the JPI-3, either as a core trait scale or as one of 19 optional “add-on” scales. Some scales have been renamed for ease of interpretation. For more information on the development and organization of the scales on the JPI-3, please contact us.

The JPI-3 is a comprehensive measure of personality that builds on the Five-Factor Model and the six-factor HEXACO model. Because of its relevance to a variety of domains, including the workplace, the JPI-3 assesses Conscientiousness using two factors: Industriousness and Methodicalness.

The JPI-3 contains 238 items and takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. In contrast, the original PRF measure contains 352 items and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Even though the JPI-3 contains more trait scales, each scale has been optimized to balance administration length and measurement precision. Most scales on the JPI-3 contain only 5 items, in contrast to the 16-item trait scales on the original PRF.

The interim norm sample for the JPI-3 consists of 801 adults recruited via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (MTurk). The norm sample was representative of the general U.S. population. Once enough individuals have completed the JPI-3, these norms will be updated. For additional information on the interim norm group, please contact us.

Yes. In a future release, you will be able to customize the JPI-3 to suit different assessment needs. For example, administrators will have the ability to select the trait subscales that they want. For more information on the customization process, please contact SIGMA directly.

The JPI-3 is geared towards researchers, professors, and counselors.

If you are a researcher interested in using the JPI-3 in your studies, please learn more about collaborating with SIGMA for research and apply for a research discount.

The JPI-3 is well-suited for application in a post-secondary educational context. Use the assessment to provide your students with an example of how personality can be measured, and how assessment reports can be interpreted. This may be beneficial for students of personality psychology and the study of individual differences, clinical/counseling psychology, test construction, and more.

The JPI-3 is also well-suited for counselors and clinical psychologists.

If you are unsure whether the JPI-3 is the right fit for you, please contact us. SIGMA provides a range of personality assessments and reports, and our test experts would be happy to help you find the solution that best meets your needs.

Upon release, the JPI-3 will be available in both English and French. If you are interested in having a specific language made available, please contact SIGMA.

Upon release, only a web version of the JPI-3 will be available, which will be administered on our next-generation assessment platform, SigmaAssessments.com. There are no plans to release the JPI-3 on SigmaSoft.

No, there are currently no plans to retire the PRF. Current users of the PRF will continue to be able to administer the assessment online, through SigmaSoft, or as a pen-and-paper measure.

No. The JPI-3 offers a more granular reporting of personality than type-based assessments. This format is more effective in selection, prediction of employee behavior, administrative decisions about employees, and identifying strengths and areas for improvement. For more details, please see our blog, MBTI or JPI-3? A Comparison of Personality Assessments.

The JPI-3 is priced per report as follows:

To request a complimentary trial, qualified users can contact our team at support@sigmaassessments.com. Please note that the JPI-3 is a B-level assessment, and complimentary trials are offered only to eligible individuals.