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Relationships between the Rorschach and the NEO-Five Factor Inventory.

D F Greenwald1

  • 1Northeastern University, MA, USA.

Psychological Reports
|December 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study found minimal links between Rorschach variables and the Five-Factor Personality Model domains in college students. Only one predicted association was significant, though further exploration revealed some unexpected correlations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Assessment

Background:

  • The Five-Factor Personality Model (FFM) is a widely accepted framework for understanding personality.
  • The Rorschach inkblot test is a projective measure used to assess personality characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hypothesized associations between specific Rorschach variables and the five personality domains (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness) of the FFM.
  • To examine the empirical validity of using Rorschach variables to infer FFM personality traits.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-five college students (23 men, 22 women) participated in the study.
  • Participants completed measures of the Five-Factor Personality Model and the Rorschach inkblot test.
  • Hypothesized correlations between selected Rorschach variables and FFM domains were statistically analyzed.

Main Results:

  • None of the initially hypothesized associations between Rorschach variables and FFM domains were statistically significant.
  • A single predicted relationship, between Lambda and Conscientiousness, showed a trend (p < .10).
  • Exploratory analysis revealed significant associations between Neuroticism scores and the sum of V, T, and Y (particularly Y and Vista), and unexpectedly, Afr. Extraversion and Agreeableness scores positively related to T.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides limited support for the direct mapping of specific Rorschach variables to the FFM domains as hypothesized.
  • Exploratory findings suggest potential, albeit unexpected, relationships that warrant further investigation.
  • The Rorschach's utility in assessing FFM personality traits requires more rigorous validation and nuanced interpretation.

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