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SOLACE Spectrum: A Personality Assessment for Personal Growth in Therapy.

Sherry R Rosenblad¹, Carlos Guerrero¹, Jodie Lockeby²

¹Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA.

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Summary

The SOLACE Spectrum, a new personality assessment, reliably measures six key traits: Stability, Optimism, Leadership, Achievement, Compassion, and Extroversion. This tool aids self-understanding and personal growth in various professional settings.

Keywords:

factor analysis identity development personal growth personality personality assessment personality in therapy personality traits

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Personality Science
Psychometrics

Background:

Personality assessment is crucial for understanding individual differences.
The Personality Spectrum Analysis (PSA) is a foundational tool.
There is a need for reliable and accessible personality frameworks in therapeutic and relational contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the SOLACE Spectrum, a revised and expanded personality measure.
To establish the psychometric properties of the SOLACE Spectrum.
To explore its utility in understanding personality, relationships, and personal growth.

Main Methods:

Online data collection from 1021 adult participants.
Exploratory factor analysis to identify personality components.
Assessment of internal consistency and test-retest reliability.

Main Results:

Exploratory factor analysis identified six distinct components: Stability, Optimism, Leadership, Achievement, Compassion, and Extroversion.
The SOLACE Spectrum demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = 0.91).
Robust test-retest reliability was observed (0.851-0.922), indicating temporal stability.

Conclusions:

The SOLACE Spectrum is a psychometrically sound instrument for personality assessment.
It provides a reliable framework for understanding personality traits, relationship dynamics, and personal development.
The measure can inform professionals in therapy, counseling, education, and organizational settings.