Description

The EASI-III Temperament Scale consists of a series of questions that assess the four basic dimensions of temperament: Emotionality measures the intensity of emotional reactions and a person’s sensitivity to negative feelings such as fear and disappointment. Activity evaluates the level of energy and physical movement, as well as the tendency to participate in various activities. Sociability measures the preference for social interactions and the willingness to engage with other people. Impulsivity assesses the tendency to act quickly and uncontrollably without much thought. Each question on the scale is rated on a Likert scale, usually with five points, where participants indicate the frequency or intensity of the behaviors described.

Analysis

The analysis of the EASI-III Temperament Scale is based on the scoring of each dimension. The total score, which is the sum of scores across all dimensions, provides an overall picture of an individual’s temperament. Each individual dimension is also scored separately, offering detailed insights into specific aspects of personality. The scale can be used to compare results between different individuals or groups, such as understanding temperament differences between children and adults.

Purpose

The main goals of the EASI-III are to assess temperament by providing a clear picture of the basic aspects of a person’s temperament, to support therapeutic interventions by using the results to develop intervention and treatment strategies based on unique personality characteristics, and to contribute to research and development by supplying data for developmental psychology and the understanding of personality differences.

Calibration

Calibration of the EASI-III includes statistical analysis to ensure the reliability and validity of the scales, and standardization through the establishment of norms for different age groups and populations, allowing the results to be interpreted in comparison with the general population.

References

Buss, A. H., & Plomin, R. (1975). A temperament theory of personality development. Wiley-Interscience.
Buss, A. H., & Plomin, R. (1984). Temperament: Early developing personality traits. Erlbaum Associates.
Rothbart, M. K., Ahadi, S. A., & Evans, D. E. (2000). Temperament and personality: Origins and outcomes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(1), 122–135.