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Psychometric evaluation of the Azerbaijani HEXACO-60 in a large student sample

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The HEXACO-60 is a widely used 60-item instrument assessing the six-factor model of personality, yet its psychometric robustness remains largely untested in the South Caucasus. This study evaluated the Azerbaijani version of the HEXACO-60 in a large multi-university sample of university students (N = 1178; 654 males, 524 females; M age = 20.9, SD = 2.1). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the hypothesized six-factor structure with acceptable model fit (χ 2 (1684) = 4165.20, CFI = .930, TLI = .923, RMSEA = .045, SRMR = .048). All dimensions exhibited satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = .72–.85; McDonald’s omega = .74–.87). Convergent validity was supported through theoretically consistent associations with self-compassion and self-esteem: Honesty–Humility and Emotionality showed the strongest positive associations with self-compassion (r = .42 and .35, respectively), whereas Extraversion demonstrated the strongest positive association with self-esteem (r = .42). These findings provide the first comprehensive psychometric evaluation of the Azerbaijani HEXACO-60 and support the cross-cultural applicability of the HEXACO model in an understudied South Caucasus context.

Source: Discover Psychology

DOI: 10.1007/s44202-026-00869-3

Authors: Aynur Bunyatova, Mushviq Mustafayev, Leman Verdiyeva

Institutions: Azerbaijan Sports Academy, Azerbaijan University, Baku State University, Lankaran State University

Language: English

Topic: Personality Traits and Psychology

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,590