Correspondence between five-factor and RIASEC models of personality

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Two prominent personality models exist: the Five-Factor (FF) model and Holland's RIASEC model.
• Understanding the relationship between these models is crucial for personality assessment and theory.
• Previous research has explored their connections, but comprehensive analysis is ongoing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationships between the FF and RIASEC personality models.
• To determine the extent of overlap and divergence between the two models.
• To assess the coverage of each model's dimensions by the other.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 1,034 adults participated in the study.
• The NEO Personality Inventory-Revised measured FF dimensions.
• The Self-Directed Search measured RIASEC dimensions.
• Canonical correlation analyses were employed to examine relationships.

Main Results:

• Significant linkages were found between FF Extraversion, Openness, and Agreeableness, and RIASEC Enterprising, Artistic, and Social scales.
• The FF model showed limited coverage of RIASEC's Realistic dimension.
• FF model covered RIASEC's Investigative and Conventional dimensions only in women.
• The RIASEC model provided modest coverage of FF's Neuroticism and Conscientiousness for women, and none for men.

Conclusions:

• The FF and RIASEC models demonstrate partial overlap, particularly in specific personality facets.
• Each model has limitations in fully encompassing the other's dimensions, with gender differences observed.
• Findings suggest distinct strengths and weaknesses of each model in capturing personality structure.