Introducing the NEO: The Key to Discovering Your True Self in a World Focused on Personal Growth and Self-Understanding

LUTZ, Fla., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a cultural moment where self-discovery, mental wellness, and personal growth are at the forefront of public discourse, having the right tools to navigate and understand ourselves is more crucial than ever. The NEO Inventories Normative Update from PAR, Inc., a leading publisher of psychological assessment tools, provides an updated approach to assessing the core dimensions of personality. This update offers a new generation the opportunity to gain reliable insights into their unique personalities.

"With the release of the NEO Inventories Normative Update, we are unlocking an advanced tool that serves a wide array of professionals—from mental health counselors to HR professionals, educators, and healthcare providers," according to PAR CEO Kristin Greco. "This update not only enhances the assessment of personality traits but also empowers professionals to tailor their approaches for greater impact, be it in treatment, team building, or career guidance. The result is a significant leap forward in how we understand and apply personality insights for better outcomes across industries."

The NEO Inventories, renowned for over three decades as a cornerstone in personality assessment, allow users to explore the five major domains of personality—Neuroticism (N), Extraversion (E), Openness (O), Agreeableness (A), and Conscientiousness (C)—and dive deeper into specific traits within each domain. The NEO Inventories Normative Update offers a variety of user-friendly administration and scoring options, allowing maximum flexibility and accessibility in many professional settings.

The rising demand for self-awareness tools aligns with today's mental health trends, as seen in the increased attention toward work-life balance, mental wellness, and emotional intelligence. Now more than ever, individuals are motivated to understand how personality impacts their choices, relationships, and overall well-being. Thanks to its self-administered format (meaning it requires no formal training to complete), the NEO Inventories Normative Update empowers users to explore these dimensions independently.

Dr. Sierra Iwanicki, Senior Project Director for PAR said, "The NEO Inventories are seminal personality measures that have laid the foundation for so much of what we understand in the field of psychology. They continue to shape the study of personality psychology today and we're excited to provide this normative update for our customers."

Designed for both adolescents and adults, the NEO Inventories Normative Update offers a range of options for every level of interest and need. From the comprehensive NEO-PI-3^™ Normative Update with its in-depth, 240-item assessment to the quicker, 60-item NEO-FFI-3^™ Normative Update for general personality insight, users can choose the format that best meets their needs and/or the needs of their clients. The NEO Professional Development Report (PDR) also provides career-focused feedback, ideal for HR and career counseling settings, to foster personal and professional development alike.

As the public grows more self-reflective and interested in seeking tools for genuine understanding and self-awareness, The NEO Inventories Normative Update answers the call, providing a scientifically validated path to greater self-knowledge. With a range of options and the convenience of digital administration and scoring, the NEO Inventories Normative Update is an essential resource for individuals and professionals alike, helping to decode the complexities of personality with precision and insight.

For more information on how the NEO Inventories Normative Update can help you better understand yourself and those around you, visit www.parinc.com.

About PAR: Founded in 1978, PAR is a leading publisher of psychological assessments, dedicated to creating innovative, reliable, and accessible tools that support mental health and self-discovery. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, PAR offers an extensive range of assessments for clinicians, educators, researchers, and individuals seeking personal development.

SOURCE PAR, Inc.