Explaining Dim

What does the Dimension Score (Dim) or the relative Dimension Score (DimP) tell us?

Dim: Dimensional Spread

One of the aspects we analyze on page 5 of the profilingvalues Report is the Dimensional Spread (Dim) of the three value dimensions (human, factual, and systemic). It indicates the sense of proportion in looking at a situation or oneself. The more balanced the value dimensions are seen, the more realistic the viewpoint. A high score implies imbalance; a person’s perception is less objective, but may be more unusual and possibly innovative. Performance levels 0, 1, and 2 refer to “dry,” matter of fact personalities; scores of 3 and higher refer to “lively” or sometimes even “difficult” personalities. On the right side, Dim2 refers to the spread or “distribution” of the value dimensions when viewing one’s inner world.

DimP: Dimension-Percentage – Spread Impact

Here the Dimension Score is shown in relation (percentage) to the number of total deviances (Dif). In the outer world (DimP1), a score of 0 to 2 indicates that the respondent is a realistic person; scores of 3, 4 or 5 imply high creativity and a diminished sense of reality. However, in some instances it can mean a person is able to drive change. DimP2 (inner world) describes a person’s proximity or distance to their inner reality and indicates whether a person knows and accepts their own being. A performance level of 5 or 6 signals difficulty in judging one’s ability to exert impact.

Since this person perceives his environment very well (Dif) and the Dimensional Spread is high, one can expect a less realistic viewpoint but more creative ideas.

The well-balanced abilities to allow the person to perceive themselves, understand their roles and define their self-direction indicate a clear sense of reality and a sound self-concept.