Measuring the Six-factor Model Dimensions: Psychometric Properties of the Georgian Version of the HECAXO-PI-R

The current study presents the psychometric investigation of the Georgian translation of the HEXACO-PI-R-GE (Lee, & Ashton, 2018). Altogether, 2448 individuals across four independent samples participated in the standardization process of the instrument. The results show that the six-factor structure is replicated in the Georgian translation with low intercorrelations between the broad HEXACO factors. The internal consistency coefficients reached the recommended level for personality inventories for the big six dimensions and were acceptable for small facets. The HEXACO-PI-R-GE correlated in expected directions with other relevant inventories. Namely, HEXACO Extraversion, Conscientiousness and Openness to Experience had high correlations with the relevant counterparts from the Big Five Inventory; Honesty-Humility negatively correlated with the Dark Triad variables. Women scored substantially higher than men on Emotionality as well as on Honesty-Humility dimensions. There were some other gender differences on facet level. Given its respectable psychometric properties, the HEXACO-PI-R-GE appears to be a valid and useful measure of HEXACO personality traits in the Georgian language.

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The study found that the Georgian translation of HEXACO-PI-R-GE replicated the six-factor structure with low intercorrelations, reaching recommended levels of internal consistency. The Georgian version also showed expected correlations with other inventories, demonstrating its validity as a measure of HEXACO personality traits in the Georgian language.