The Psychometric Property of the Thai Version of the Zuckerman–Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ)

Abstract

Abstract The Five-Factor Model of personality traits has consistently demonstrated expected associations with features of psychiatric disorders, both within the general population and clinical settings. In pursuit of a more nuanced understanding, facet-level assessments like the Zuckerman–Kuhlman–Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ) offer deeper insights with their facets. However, it's noteworthy that the applicability of the ZKA-PQ to the Thai population remains untested. Our hypothesis centered on the idea that the ZKA-PQ would show anticipated correlations with perceived stress, depression, and neuroticism within the broader Thai population. Consequently, we enrolled 1382 participants from various backgrounds to partake in assessments, including the ZKA-PQ, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Core Symptom Index-Depression, and the Neuroticism Inventory. Our findings offered support for ZKA-PQ's overarching personality traits but not at the facet level. In alignment with observations in other non-Western cultures, it became evident that the Sensation Seeking and Activity facets exhibited sensitivity to the Thai population's dynamics. In light of these outcomes, further exploration to enhance the appropriateness of the Thai ZKA-PQ is merited. This pursuit could potentially illuminate cultural nuances that shape personality traits and their interplay within the Thai context.