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A Persian version of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire was filled out by 232 Iranian students (156 men, 76 women) who were studying in American universities (Group I), and 305 (168 men, 137 women) Iranian students who were studying in Iranian universities (Group II). Data were analyzed for each group independently. Descriptive data and other correlational findings were similar in both groups. Significant correlations were found between scores on each item of the questionnaire with the total scores of their respective scales. Estimates of internal consistency (alpha reliability) were above .80 for the Extraversion and Neuroticism scales in both groups. These estimates were .69 and .53 for Psychoticism, and .74 and .70 for the Lie scale in Groups I and II, respectively. Test-retest reliabilities were .81, .79, .79, and .84 for Extraversion, Neuroticism, Psychoticism, and Lie scales, respectively. Significant correlations between scores on Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism with conceptually related measures (depression, anxiety, loneliness, and self-esteem) provided evidence for the construct validity of these scales. Further findings were described to support psychometric characteristics of the scales, particularly Extraversion and Neuroticism.

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Psychometric Characteristics of a Persian Version of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

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