Measuring personality in Libyan Arabs: validating the big five aspect scale with 10 factors domain
Mohamed Ali1,2, Alhadi M Jahan3,4, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman5,6
1Department of Dynamic and Clinical and Health Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, 00185, Italy. mohamedsalem.ali@uniroma1.it.
BMC Psychology
|December 19, 2024
Summary
This study validates the Arabic Big-Five Aspect Scale short version (BFAS-SV) for Libyan adults, confirming its reliability and applicability. Findings support the 10-aspect personality model and reveal gender differences in specific traits.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Measurement
- Personality Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
Background:
- The Big-Five Aspect Scale (BFAS) supports a 10-aspect, five-domain personality model.
- Existing validation evidence for the BFAS in Arabic societies is limited.
- A need exists for culturally relevant personality assessment tools in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the short version of the Big-Five Aspect Scale (BFAS-SV) in Arabic.
- To examine the reliability, validity, and applicability of the Arabic BFAS-SV among Libyan adults.
- To investigate potential gender differences in personality aspects within the Libyan Arab population.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 1136 Libyan adults (74.6% women) completed the Arabic BFAS-SV and the Arabic International Personality Item Pool (IPIP).
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed to assess the scale's factor structure.
- Convergent, concurrent, and discriminant validity were evaluated using correlations with IPIP measures; internal consistency was assessed via Cronbach's alpha.
Main Results:
- The study strongly supports the presence of 10 distinct personality aspects within the Big Five domains for the Libyan Arab population.
- The Arabic BFAS-SV demonstrated good convergent, concurrent, and discriminant validity, with strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.61–0.85).
- Significant gender differences were found, with women scoring higher in Neuroticism (Volatility, Withdrawal) and Openness/Intellect (Politeness).
Conclusions:
- The Arabic version of the Big-Five Aspect Scale short form is a reliable and valid measure for assessing personality traits in Libyan Arab adults.
- The findings confirm the cross-cultural applicability of the 10-aspect Big Five model.
- The study provides valuable insights into personality characteristics relevant for personal development and professional success in the region.
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