Description

The Introversion Scale is an assessment tool used to measure an individual’s tendency toward introversion. Introversion refers to a person’s preference to avoid large social interactions and instead favor internal thought and calmness. This scale evaluates various aspects of personality related to introversion.

Analysis

The Introversion Scale typically includes questions that assess social avoidance, internal thinking, energy recovery, and social behavior inhibition. It examines to what extent a person prefers solitude over social gatherings, focuses on their inner world rather than external activity, recharges energy through isolation, and limits their participation in social situations.

Purpose

The purpose of the Introversion Scale is to provide a quantitative estimate of a person’s level of introversion, to help understand their personality, and to offer useful insights for therapeutic or counseling interventions based on the individual’s needs.

Scoring

The total score is calculated based on the responses to the questions, with higher scores indicating higher levels of introversion. The scores are categorized into levels such as mild, moderate, and intense introversion, in order to provide a clear personality profile of the respondent.

References

Eysenck, H. J., & Eysenck, S. B. G. (1975). Manual of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire. Educational and Industrial Testing Service.
Costa, P. T., & McCrae, R. R. (1992). Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) Professional Manual. Psychological Assessment Resources.
McCrae, R. R., & John, O. P. (1992). An Introduction to the Five-Factor Model and Its Applications. Journal of Personality, 60(2), 175–215.