Dear respondent, I am an undergraduate student of the Department of Psychology,
Plateau State University, Bokkos. I am currently undergoing a research for academic
purposes; kindly help respond to the questions below. I assure you that your responses are
strictly for research purposes and will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Yours Sincerely,
Mashat Blessing Monday.
SECTION A: Demographic Information
1. Age (years)
☐ 12–14 (1)
☐ 15–17 (2)
☐ 18–24 (3)
☐ 25–34 (4)
☐ 35–44 (5)
☐ 45+ (6)
2. Sex at birth
☐ Male (1)
☐ Female (2)
3. Marital status
☐ Single (1)
☐ Married/Partnered (2)
☐ Separated/Divorced (3)
☐ Widowed (4)
4. Highest education completed
☐ No formal (0)
☐ Primary (1)
☐ JSS (2)
☐ SSS (3)
☐ NCE/OND (4)
☐ HND/Bachelor’s (5)
☐ Postgraduate (6)
5. Employment status (select all that apply if needed)
☐ Student (1)
☐ Employed (2)
☐ Self-employed (3)
☐ Unemployed (4)
☐ Homemaker (5)
☐ Retired (6)
SECTION B: Big Five Inventory (Close-Ended with Response Tables)
Please tick (✔) the option that best describes how much you agree or disagree with each
statement.
Response Scale:
1 = Disagree strongly
2 = Disagree a little
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Agree a little
5 = Agree strongly
I see myself as someone who
1. Is talkative
1 2 3 4 5
2. Tends to find fault with others
1 2 3 4 5
3. Does a thorough job
1 2 3 4 5
4. Is depressed, blue
1 2 3 4 5
5. Is original, comes up with new ideas
1 2 3 4 5
6. Is reserved
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is helpful and unselfish with others
1 2 3 4 5
8. Can be somewhat careless
1 2 3 4 5
9. Is relaxed, handles stress well
1 2 3 4 5
10. Is curious about many different things
1 2 3 4 5
11. Is full of energy
1 2 3 4 5
12. Starts quarrels with others
1 2 3 4 5
13. Is a reliable worker
1 2 3 4 5
14. Can be tense
1 2 3 4 5
15. Is ingenious, a deep thinker
1 2 3 4 5
16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm
1 2 3 4 5
17. Has a forgiving nature
1 2 3 4 5
18. Tends to be disorganized
1 2 3 4 5
19. Worries a lot
1 2 3 4 5
23. Tends to be lazy
1 2 3 4 5
24. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
1 2 3 4 5
25. Is inventive
1 2 3 4 5
26. Has an assertive personality
1 2 3 4 5
27. Can be cold and aloof
1 2 3 4 5
28. Perseveres until the task is finished
1 2 3 4 5
29. Can be moody
1 2 3 4 5
30. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences
1 2 3 4 5
31. Is sometimes shy, inhibited
1 2 3 4 5
32. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone
1 2 3 4 5
33. Does things efficiently
1 2 3 4 5
34. Remains calm in tense situations
1 2 3 4 5
35. Prefers work that is routine
1 2 3 4 5
36. Is outgoing, sociable
1 2 3 4 5
37. Is sometimes rude to others
1 2 3 4 5
38. Makes plans and follows through with them
1 2 3 4 5
39. Gets nervous easily
1 2 3 4 5
40. Likes to reflect, play with ideas
1 2 3 4 5
41. Has few artistic interests
1 2 3 4 5
SECTION C: Psychological Well-being (Ryff’s 18-item scale)
Tick the option that is best applicable to you from (There are 7 opinions from
(1 strongly agree 2 somewhat agree 3 a little agree 4 neither agree or disagree
5 a little disagree 6 somewhat disagree 7 strongly disagree )
S/N Item 1 2 3 4 5 6
Strongly Somewhat A Neither A little Somewhat
agree agree little agree disagree disagree
agree nor
disagree
1 I like most
parts of my
personality.
2 When I look
at the story
of my life, I
am pleased
with how
things have
turned out
so far.
3 Some people
wander
aimlessly
through life,
but I am not
one of them
4 The demands
of everyday
life often get
me down.
5 In many ways I
fee
disappointed
about my
achievements
in life
6 Maintaining
close
relationships
has been
difficult and
frustrating for
me.
7 I live life one
day at a time
and don’t
really think
about the
future.
8 In general, I
feel I am in
charge of the
situation in
which I live.
9 I am good at
managing the
responsibilities
of daily life
10 I sometimes
feel as if I
have done all
there is to do
in life
11 For me life has
been a
continuous
process of
learning,
changing, and
growth
12 I think it is
important to
have new
experiences
that
challenge
how I think
about myself
and the
world.
13 People would
describe me as
a giving
person, willing
to share my
time with
others
14 I gave up
trying to make
big
improvements
or changes in
my life a long
time ago.
15 I tend to be
influenced by
people with
strong
opinions .
16 I have not
experienced
many warm
and trusting
relationships
with others
17 I have
confidence in
my own
opinions even
if they are
different from
the way most
other people
think
18 I judge myself
by what I think
is important,
not by the
values of what
others think is
important
