Convergent and discriminant validity of the Five Factor Form
Stephanie L Rojas1, Thomas A Widiger2
1University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA Stephanie.Rojas@uky.edu.
Assessment
|December 25, 2013
Summary
This study validated the Five Factor Form (FFF), a brief personality measure. The FFF accurately assesses the Five Factor Model (FFM) and its maladaptive variants, showing strong validity compared to other personality assessments.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Personality psychology
- Clinical psychology
Background:
- The Five Factor Model (FFM) is a widely accepted framework for personality structure.
- Brief personality measures are valuable for efficient assessment.
- Existing brief FFM measures may not fully capture maladaptive personality traits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the convergent and discriminant validity of a modified FFM measure, the Five Factor Form (FFF).
- To determine if the FFF accurately assesses the FFM, including maladaptive variants.
- To compare the FFF's validity against other brief and extended FFM measures.
Main Methods:
- Two independent samples of community adults (N=510 and N=330) were recruited.
- Participants completed the FFF alongside several other personality and maladaptive functioning measures.
- Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed at the facet level.
Main Results:
- The FFF demonstrated strong convergent and discriminant validity.
- The FFF's validity was comparable to other brief FFM measures.
- The FFF successfully identified maladaptive variants of personality facets.
Conclusions:
- The Five Factor Form (FFF) is a valid and reliable brief measure of the Five Factor Model.
- The FFF effectively assesses both adaptive and maladaptive personality traits.
- This measure offers a valuable tool for personality assessment in research and clinical settings.
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