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The architect as person: a Rorschach image.

S Z Dudek1

  • 1Dept. of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Canada.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|December 1, 1984
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This study analyzed Rorschach tests of eminent male architects from 1959. Findings reveal ambitious, sensitive, and energetic personalities focused on large-scale creation rather than self-confrontation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Architectural Psychology
  • Personality Studies

Background:

  • The Rorschach test is a projective psychological test.
  • Understanding the personality of eminent professionals offers insights into creativity and success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the personality profile of eminent male American architects in 1959.
  • To identify common psychological traits associated with architectural eminence.

Main Methods:

  • Rorschach inkblot tests were administered to 40 eminent male architects.
  • Qualitative analysis of the test results to identify personality patterns.

Main Results:

  • A consistent personality profile emerged: ambitious, sensitive, intellectually and emotionally energetic, and socially well-adjusted.

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  • Architects demonstrated reality-oriented thinking, preferring conceptualization over mundane details.
  • Evidence of internal conflict, tension, and a focus on emotional control was noted.
  • High levels of feminine and exhibitionistic interests were observed, possibly linked to creative inspiration.
  • A positive worldview and strong self-belief in environmental creation were characteristic.

    • Conclusions:

    • Eminent male architects of the era possessed a distinct psychological makeup characterized by ambition, creativity, and a drive for environmental impact.
    • Their focus was on external creation and achievement, with less emphasis on internal self-exploration.