My results were kind of amusing. Specifically, I wonder at the fact that on three of the four dimensions I score below the half-way mark. Does this mean that really I don't have much of any personality at all, that my overall personality-size is somewhere near zero? I wouldn't think so, but I have to wonder ....
Anyway, here's what it says about me:
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Your responses suggest several things about you. Overall, there are four major dimensions to people's daily behaviors:
Dimension 1: Suburbanite
People high on the suburbanite dimension tend to live a more conventional lifestyle. Their home is their castle. They like to cook, do yardwork, and keep things clean and organized. Suburbanites like their cars, SUVs, and pickups. Young suburbanites watch MTV and listen to the occasional heavy metal. Those who are a little older tend to watch ESPN and listen to country music. The suburbanites also are somewhat more family oriented, conservative, and healthy in their daily behaviors.
Your score on the Suburbanite dimension (which ranges from 0 to 13) is: 4. By most estimates, you would be considered LOW on this dimension. You live an unconventional life that might be best suited for the middle of a big city or perhaps in the middle of a deserted prairie, on a mountaintop, or floating peacefully on your boat in the middle of the ocean.
Dimension 2: Cultured
People high on the cultured dimension tend to get involved with all parts of life in order to better themselves and those around them. They often go to museums, do volunteer work, organize study groups and do a lot of writing-- whether it's letters to friends, personal journals, or short stories. Although they love to read, most would not be considered shy. Their musical tastes can be quite broad -- ranging from jazz and classical to hiphop. People high in Culture also like time to themselves. They also have an unhealthy appreciation of Macintosh computers.
Your score on the Cultured dimension (which ranges from 0 to 13) is: 8. Overall, you are fairly MODERATE on this dimension. You aren't taking your yoga classes too seriously -- that's probably good.
Dimension 3: Slacker
People high on the slacker dimension tend to spend a lot of their time on their computer. They download music, chat, and play computer games at high rates. They like to play other games as well -- pool, poker, and occasional board games. Parts of their lifestyle are unhealthy -- lots of TV, fast food, smoking, drinking, and just staring into space. They also have a slight hostile streak -- with a higher than usual rate of arguments with friends.
Your score on the Slacker dimension (which ranges from 0 to 13) is: 3. The Surgeon General would be proud of you because you are LOW on this dimension. You appear to relate to human beings more than to computers. You may even have a strong spiritual side to you. In your heart, you know that drinking or smoking to excess is a bad idea.
Dimension 4: Preppie
People high on the preppie dimension are concerned with how they are seen by others. It is important that they look good to others. They spendPreppies also seek structure in their lives. They make to-do lists, like their home and workspace clean and organized. They watch Oprah, Desperate Housewives, and reality dating shows on TV. Their music preferences are for pop and soundtracks. Women tend to score higher on this dimension than men. Not surprisingly, they rate themselves as agreeable, reliable workers, and not lazy.
Your score on the Preppie dimension (which ranges from 0 to 12) is: 5. You scored in the MODERATE range on this dimension. You aren't obsessed with your appearance but aren't a complete slob either. Keep up the good work. This computer program thinks you have a generally healthy approach to much of your life.
The dimensions from the LIFE questionnaire were derived from the factor analysis of over a thousand individuals -- mostly college students living in the United States. The dimensions are reliable over time and are weakly linked to other personality markers. This work suggests that we can think of personality as behavioral habits that are not closely tied to the ways people view themselves. Much of the work on the LIFE questionnaire was first studied by Kate Niederhoffer as part of her dissertation at the University of Texas at Austin. If you would like to know more, contact James W. Pennebaker.
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