This paper describes the construction and initial validation of the Interpersonal Style Inventory (ISI). Interpersonal style is a multidimensional construct defined as the way an individual look for acceptance and social status. A sample of 984 subjects with ages ranging from 18 to 63 years, 395 men and 589 women, answered the ISI. Exploratory factorial analysis revealed an eight factor structure consistent with theoretical categories of interpersonal style described in the literature. The eight factors explained 46.2% of total variance, and internal consistency indexes for the subscales ranged from good to excellent. Results suggest that ISI is a promising tool for using in research and applied settings, though, further evidence of its validity is still necessary.
Interpersonal styles; personality; psychological assessment
