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Five robust trait dimensions: development, stability, and utility.

J M Digman1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu 96822.

Journal of Personality
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
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The five-factor model of personality is a robust framework, applicable across diverse groups and languages. This model, particularly the "Will to Achieve" factor, significantly predicts educational achievement beyond aptitude alone.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • The five-factor model (FFM) is a widely accepted framework for organizing personality traits.
  • Previous research has established the FFM's generality across different raters, populations, and languages.
  • The relationship between personality inventories, ratings, and actual behavior is a key area of investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evidence supporting the five-factor model of personality.
  • To investigate the stability of personality traits organized by the FFM over time.
  • To focus on Factor 3, termed 'Will to Achieve,' and its correlation with educational achievement.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study was conducted on children's personality traits.

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  • Data were collected using personality inventories and ratings.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess the FFM's structure and trait stability.

    • Main Results:

    • The five-factor model demonstrates significant generality across various contexts.
    • Personality inventories and ratings show a strong relationship with actual behavior.
    • Factor 3, 'Will to Achieve,' showed high correlations with educational achievement, explaining variance not accounted for by aptitude.

    Conclusions:

    • The five-factor model provides a stable and generalizable structure for personality traits.
    • The 'Will to Achieve' dimension is a crucial predictor of educational success.
    • Further research supports the utility of the FFM in understanding personality and its behavioral correlates.