An assessment of self and informant data for measuring intellectual humility

Despite recent empirical interest in intellectual humility (IH), numerous concerns exist regarding the validity of current measurement strategies. This study provides an assessment of four widely employed IH scales by comparing and contrasting self-and informant ratings. Results reveal clear differences, showing weak self-other agreement and distinct patterns of associations with the Big Five. An analysis of the dimensions of these scales, however, suggests that certain components may be better suited for informant judgments than are others. These results emphasize the need for researchers interested in this construct to pair their measurement strategy with the facet of the trait of most interest.