Abstract
This article provides an overview of the inventories and methods available to assess the Big Five personality factors in the Dutch language domain. The review covers both instruments relevant to research and/or clinical practice and includes a discussion of their background, applications and current status. Special consideration is given to new developments regarding the personality assessment of children. In addition, the article provides empirical data on the concurrent validity of the B5BBS25, the NEO-PI-R and the FFPI.This article provides an overview of the inventories and methods available to assess the Big Five personality factors in the Dutch language domain. The review covers both instruments relevant to research and/or clinical practice and includes a discussion of their background, applications and current status. Special consideration is given to new developments regarding the personality assessment of children. In addition, the article provides empirical data on the concurrent validity of the B5BBS25, the NEO-PI-R and the FFPI.