Validation of the Big Five Questionnaire (BFQ-C), short version, in Colombian adolescents

Introduction. The most widely accepted theoretical and measurement model in personality study is the Big Five Personality Test, designed to measure five traits: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness. One of commonly used instruments for evaluating children adolescents BFQ-C. However, its applicability may be limited by length. short version test has shown stability across different cultures but there no empirical evidence on psychometric properties enable it Latin American context. Objective. This seeks validate Questionnaire Children (BFQ-C) Colombian population. Method. questionnaire was administered 844 (55% boys 45% girls) aged between 11 16 (M = 13.55 SD 2.30). Seven possible models were obtained from a series exploratory confirmatory analyses explain factorial structure test, which compared with each other find best statistical fit. Results. absolute fit coincided five-factor proposal scale, provided universality model. factors showed adequate levels reliability. Discussion conclusion. BFQ-C good constitutes useful instrument measuring