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Black-white personality differences: another look.

E E Jones

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explored Black-White personality differences using psychological inventories and cognitive tests. Cluster analysis revealed meaningful racial differences, offering new insights into personality variations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Personality Psychology

    Background:

    • Black-White differences are frequently observed in personality assessments.
    • The interpretation of these observed differences requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the underlying meaning of Black-White differences found in personality instruments.
    • To explore potential cognitive factors contributing to these personality variations.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and California Psychological Inventory (CPI) items.
    • Utilized a group form of the Embedded Figures Test (EFT).
    • Conducted cluster analysis on differentiating inventory items from 226 Black and White junior college students.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant number of personality inventory items reliably differentiated between racial groups.
    • Cluster analysis identified meaningful configurations of these differentiating items.
    • Interpreted racial differences in personality clusters and EFT performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a novel perspective on the nature of Black-White personality differences.
    • Findings suggest that both personality inventory responses and cognitive styles contribute to observed racial variations.
    • Highlights the importance of considering multiple assessment modalities for a comprehensive understanding.