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Relating the Tellegen and five-factor models of personality structure
1Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman 99164-2136.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|November 1, 1994
Summary
This study explored how A. Tellegen's personality model (Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire) relates to the Big Five model (NEO Personality Inventory). Findings show the models can be hierarchically organized under each other, integrating personality constructs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- The Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) and the Big Five model (NEO Personality Inventory) are prominent personality assessment tools.
- Understanding the relationship between different personality models enhances theoretical integration and practical application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between A. Tellegen's personality model (MPQ) and the Big Five model (NEO PI-R).
- To determine how constructs from each model can be organized within the framework of the other.
Main Methods:
- Correlational analyses were employed.
- Joint factor analyses were conducted.
- The study involved 575 college students.
Main Results:
- Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) constructs were found to align well within the Big Five model.
- NEO Personality Inventory constructs could be organized under Tellegen's higher-order dimensions, including Absorption.
- Tellegen's Negative Emotionality, Positive Emotionality, and Constraint dimensions hierarchically relate to Big Five traits like Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience.
Conclusions:
- The Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) and the Big Five model are hierarchically related, offering a unified perspective on personality structure.
- This integration facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of personality traits and their interrelationships.