The Big Five Inventory-2: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Latent Profiles in a Mexican Sample

Introduction: The Big-Five Inventory-2 is a recently developed instrument for the measurement of personality factors and facets, with good psychometric properties cross-culturally. We examined the validity of this test, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency in a Mexican sample. We also aimed to extract latent profiles in order to identify subgroups of individuals based on personality traits. Method: We recruited a two-wave non-probabilistic sample by way of chain referral through social networks. The BFI-2 (60-items version) was administered in the first wave, and the BFI-2-XS (15-items version) in the second wave. The Quality-of-Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form was also administered. The baseline sample included 2,025 participants and the follow-up included 610. Results: Factor models of the BFI-2 and the BFI-2-XS evidenced satisfactory goodness-of-fit, reliability and nomological validity with demographics (e.g., higher negative emotionality in women) and with quality of life. We extracted five latent profiles from the BFI-2; those characterised by High Agreeableness/Low Open-mindedness, High Stability/Low Plasticity, and Average Stability/Plasticity, showed better quality of life. Conclusion: We recommend the use of facets, aiming to reduce measurement error. Further studies with more demographically balanced samples should be performed in order to test the replication of the latent profiles.

Introducción: El Big-Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) es un instrumento para la medición de factores y facetas de la personalidad desarrollado recientemente y reportado con buenas propiedades psicométricas transculturalmente. Evaluamos la validez de esta prueba, la confiabilidad test-retest y la consistencia interna en una muestra mexicana. Además, obtuvimos perfiles latentes para identificar subgrupos de individuos en función de los rasgos de personalidad. Método: Reclutamos una muestra no probabilística de dos olas mediante muestreo por cadena por medio de redes sociales. El BFI-2 (versión de 60 ítems) se administró en la primera ola y el BFI-2-XS (versión de 15 ítems) en la segunda ola. Al mismo tiempo, aplicamos el cuestionario Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction-Short Form. La muestra inicial incluyó 2025 participantes y el seguimiento 610. Resultados: Los modelos factoriales del BFI-2 y el BFI-2-XS demostraron bondad de ajuste, confiabilidad y validez nomológica satisfactorias en relación con la demografía (e.g., mayor emocionalidad negativa en mujeres) y con la calidad de vida. Obtuvimos cinco perfiles latentes del BFI-2; aquellos caracterizados por alta amabilidad/baja apertura de mente, alta estabilidad/baja plasticidad y moderada estabilidad/plasticidad, mostraron mejor calidad de vida. Conclusiones: Recomendamos el uso de facetas, con el objetivo de reducir el error de medición. Se deben realizar más estudios con muestras más equilibradas demográficamente para probar la replicación de los perfiles latentes.

Propiedades psicométricas de una escala de Depresión basada en el Modelo de los Cinco Factores / Psychometric properties of a Depression scale based on the Five Factor Model

Resumen Se presenta el proceso de construcción de una escala para medir la faceta De-presión según el Modelo de los Cinco Factores. Se realizó una revisión de las definiciones teóricas y operacionales de autores relevantes de este modelo. Luego se elaboraron 15 ítems iniciales, 3 de los cuales fueron eliminados por jueces expertos. Los ítems conservados se administraron a 1222 adultos de población general residentes en el área metropolitana de Buenos Aires, Argentina (50.8 % mujeres, edad media = 33.2 años y DE = 11.8 años). Se seleccionó aleatoriamente un 35% de casos para depurar el instrumento con un análisis factorial exploratorio. El 65% restante se utilizó para corroborar la estructura interna con un análisis factorial confirmatorio y para ajustar el Modelo de Respuesta Graduada de la Teoria de Respuesta al Ítem. Los resultados muestran que los 10 ítems de la versión definitiva conforman una estructura unidimensional con adecuada consistencia interna. Se aportan evidencias de validez concurrente con EPQ-RA y SCL-90-R. La Función de Información revela que la escala mide con precisión elevada y constante en un rango extenso del rasgo. Se concluye que la escala permite valorar de manera satisfactoria las diferencias individuales en la tendencia a experimentar afectos depresivos.

Abstract The process of constructing a scale to measure the Depression facet, according to the Five Factors Model, is presented. A review of the theoretical and operational definitions of relevant authors of this model was carried out. Then, 15 initial items were elaborated, 3 of which were eliminated by expert judges. The retained items were administered to 1222 adults of the general population residing in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, Argentina (50.8% women, mean age = 33.2 years and SD = 11.8 years). A random selection of 35% of cases was made to reduce the instrument with an Exploratory Factor Analysis. The remaining 65% was used to corroborate the internal structure with a Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and to fit the Graded Response Model of the Item Response Theory. The results show that the 10 items of the final version form a one-dimensional structure with adequate internal consistency. Evidence of concurrent validity is provided with EPQ-RA and SCL-90-R. The Test Information Function reveals that the scale measures with constant high reliability over a wide range of the trait. It is concluded that the scale allows a satisfactory assessment of individual differences in the tendency to experience depressive effects.

Relationship between the five-factor model of personality traits and self-management attitude of patients with type 2 diabetes / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the correlation between different personality characteristics and self-management attitude such as medication, exercise and diet in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.@*METHODS@#The patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from 4 Community Healthcare Services and 22 affiliated community stations of Tongzhou District and Shunyi District of Beijing were selected as subjects. The Chinese big five personality inventory and the self-designed scale including the attitudes of medication, exercise and diet were used in the study.@*RESULTS@#In this study, 642 subjects were finally included, among whom the sex ratio of male and female was basically the same, 61.21% were over 61 years old. In this study, different genders had differences in neurotic personality (P<0.05), different age groups had differences in agreeableness and openness (P<0.05), different education levels had differences in openness and extraversion (P<0.05), and different income levels had differences in agreeableness, openness and extraversion (P<0.05). The linear correlation analysis of the five-factor moldel of personality traits with medication, exercise and diet attitude showed that three items of perceived disorders of medication were positively correlated with neuroticism (r=0.125, 0.187, 0.151, P<0.05), four items of perceived disorders of exercise were positively correlated with neurotic personality (r=0.163, 0.129, 0.119, 0.104, P<0.05), and perceived benefits of exercise were positively correlated with conscientiousness (five items, r=0.156, 0.111, 0.131, 0.104, 0.131, P<0.05), agreeableness (two items, r=0.092, 0.078, P<0.05) and extraversion (four items, r=0.079, 0.122, 0.115, 0.123, P<0.05), three items of perceived disorders of diet were positively correlated with neuroticism (r=0.115, 0.137, 0.108, P<0.05), and two items of were negatively correlated with conscientiousness (r=－0.126, －0.161, P<0.05) and agreeableness (r=－0.103, －0.115, P<0.05). In the canonical correlation analysis, according to the formula combination of three groups of typical variables and canonical structure diagrams, neuroticism and agreeableness played major roles in personality traits, and items that represented "obstacles" in medication, exercise, and dietary attitudes played a major role.@*CONCLUSION@#All the five personality traits were correlated with the self-management attitude of type 2 diabetes patients, and different personality traits have an impact on the self-management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In particular, it is of great significance to understand neuroticism for improving the mental health and quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore, attention should be paid to the influence of psychological factors in community management of type 2 diabetes and disease self-management, and the personalized care and health education should be carried out according to the personality traits of patients.

Relationship between clinical features and cognitive function of patients with schizophrenia / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective: To investigate the relationship between the 5 Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) factors of a recent consensus model and cognitive performance in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: Totally 130 inpatients and 85 healthy controls matched for age, gender and education were recruited. The MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) was used to evaluate cognitive function. PANSS was used to evaluate symptoms. Results: Compared with those of the controls, scores of TMT, BACS, Fluency, WMS, HVLT-R, BVMT-R, NBA and MSCEIT tests in MCCB were lower in the patients (all P<0.001). The PANSS cognitive factor showed a small to moderate significant association with MCCB speed of processing, verbal learning, reasoning and problem solving and social cognition (all P<0.050). Notably, however, no relationship was found between the other PANSS factors and any of the MCCB scores. Conclusion: There are a wide range of cognitive function impairments in patients with schizophrenia. These results support the relative independence of cognition from other domains of psychopathology, including negative symptoms, in patients with schizophrenia. Therefore, we need to make different kinds of plans when treating patients.

Evidências de Validade do Inventário de Organização da Personalidade - Brasil (IPO-Br): Relação com o Modelo dos Cinco Grandes Fatores da Personalidade / Evidencias de Validez del Inventario de Organización de la Personalidad - Brasil (IPO-Br): Relación con el Modelo de los Cinco Grandes Factores de la Personalidad / Validity Evidences of the Inventory of Personality Organization - Brasil (IPO-Br): Its Relation with the Five-Factor Model of Personality

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar evidências de validade convergente e incremental da versão brasileira do Inventário de Organização da Personalidade (IPO-Br), sendo este um instrumento que avalia o funcionamento patológico da personalidade. Participaram do estudo 170 indivíduos, sendo 61,2% pacientes em atendimento psiquiátrico ou psicológico. Comparou-se a diferença das médias dos grupos clínico e não-clínico. Foram realizadas também análises correlacionais e multivariadas entre o IPO-Br e as dimensões da Bateria Fatorial da Personalidade (BFP), baseada no modelo dos Cinco Grandes Fatores de Personalidade. Foram encontradas correlações positivas, moderadas a altas, entre os fatores do IPO-Br com o fator Neuroticismo. Além disso, as facetas da BFP explicaram entre 27 a 68% da variância dos fatores do IPO-Br. O IPO-Br também mostrou-se capaz de diferenciar pessoas com e sem indicadores psicopatológicos, assim como de incrementar explicação para a severidade dos sintomas psiquiátricos para além da explicação dada pelos fatores da BFP, indicando adequadas evidências de validade e utilidade clínica do IPO-Br.

Resumen El presente estudio investigó evidencias de validez convergente e incremental de la versión brasileña del Inventario de Organización de la Personalidad (IPO-Br), un instrumento que evalúa el funcionamiento patológico de la personalidad. Participaron 170 personas, siendo el 61,2% pacientes en tratamiento psiquiátrico o psicológico. Se compararon las medias de las diferencias en los grupos clínicos y no clínicos, y se realizaron análisis de correlación y multivariado entre el IPO-Br y la Bateria Fatorial da Personalidade (BFP). Se encontraron correlaciones, positivas moderadas a altas entre los factores del IPO-Br con Neuroticismo. Además, las facetas de BFP explicaron entre el 27-68% de la varianza de los factores del IPO-Br. El IPO-Br también demostró ser capaz de diferenciar personas con y sin indicadores psicopatológicos y de incrementar la explicación para la severidad psiquiátrica de la personalidad más allá de la explicación dada por el BFP, lo que indica una evidencia adecuada de la validez y la utilidad clínica del IPO-Br.

Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate evidences of convergent and incremental validity for the Brazilian version of the Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO-Br), an instrument that evaluates pathological functioning of personality. The sample included 170 individuals of which 61.2% were patients attending psychiatric or psychological treatment. The average difference for clinical and non-clinical groups were compared, and correlational and multivariate analyses were performed between the IPO-Br and of the Bateria Fatorial da Personalidade, a Brazilian measure of the Five-Factor Model (FFM). Moderate to high positive correlations were found between the IPO-Br factors and the Neuroticism dimension. In addition, the FFM explained between 27 and 68% of the variance of the IPO-Br factors. The IPO-Br was also able to differentiate people with and without psychopathological indicators, as well as capable to increment the explanation of psychiatric severity beyond the explanation given by the FFM, indicating adequate evidences of validity and clinical utility of the IPO-Br.

Personalidad y autoestima: un análisis sobre el importante papel de sus relaciones / Personality and self-esteem: an analysis of the important role of their association

El modelo de los cinco factores es uno de los principales enfoques para el estudio de la personalidad. Tras su surgimiento, entre los aspectos más relevantes a analizar ha sido su relación con la autoestima, en tanto ésta constituye un aspecto central del modelo. Esta relación cuenta con numerosos aportes empíricos pero sigue señalándose la necesidad de realizar estudios que ayuden a comprender su naturaleza teórica. El objetivo de este trabajo es contribuir a estas investigaciones, analizando las relaciones entre factores de personalidad y la autoestima. La muestra estuvo constituida por 576 estudiantes universitarios de entre 18-35 años de edad. De acuerdo con los resultados, la autoestima se asocia negativamente a neuroticismo y positivamente, a la extraversión, responsabilidad, amabilidad, apertura y a los factores de segundo orden estabilidad y plasticidad. Concluimos la importancia de seguir investigando para comprender mejor el lugar de la autoestima dentro del modelo y la teoría de los cinco factores.

The five factor model has been established as one of the main approaches in the study of personality. After its emergence, one of the most important aspects to be analyzed has been its relationship with self-esteem, considering the central role that the latest has in the model. In spite of the large empirical support existing about this relationship, the need of a deeper understanding of its theoretical nature has been pointed out. The aim of our work joins the previous research, in analyzing the existence of relationships between personality factors and self-esteem. The sample was 576 university students, between 18- 35 years old. The present findings show that self-esteem is negatively associated with neuroticism, and positively associated with extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and with second-order factors elasticity and plasticity. We conclude that further research that allow a better understanding of the role of self-esteem within the five factor model and theory should be strongly encouraged.

Specialty choice preference of medical students according to personality traits by Five-Factor Model / 한국의학교육

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between personality traits, using the Five-Factor Model, and characteristics and motivational factors affecting specialty choice in Korean medical students. METHODS: A questionnaire survey of Year 4 medical students (n=110) in July 2015 was administered. We evaluated the personality traits of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness by using the Korean version of Big Five Inventory. Questions about general characteristics, medical specialties most preferred as a career, motivational factors in determining specialty choice were included. Data between five personality traits and general characteristics and motivational factors affecting specialty choice were analyzed using Student t-test, Mann-Whitney test and analysis of variance. RESULTS: Of the 110 eligible medical students, 105 (95.4% response rate) completed the questionnaire. More Agreeableness students preferred clinical medicine to basic medicine (p=0.010) and more Openness students preferred medical departments to others (p=0.031). Personal interest was the significant motivational factors in more Openness students (p=0.003) and Conscientiousness students (p=0.003). CONCLUSION: Medical students with more Agreeableness were more likely to prefer clinical medicine and those with more Openness preferred medical departments. Personal interest was a significant influential factor determining specialty choice in more Openness and Conscientiousness students. These findings may be helpful to medical educators or career counselors in the specialty choice process.

Preferência por estilos de filmes e suas diferenças nos cinco fatores de personalidade / Preference for movie styles and their differences in the five factors of personality / Preferencia por géneros cinematográficos y sus diferencias en los cinco factores de personalidad

Podemos conceber que a preferência por mídias está em consonância com nossos traços de personalidade, mas muitos estudos são necessários para se avançar nesta área. Objetivou-se verificar se existem diferenças nos cinco fatores de personalidade em grupos de preferência por filmes, bem como testar uma breve medida de personalidade. Foram realizados dois estudos com estudantes do ensino médio e universitário com o Inventário de Personalidade de Dez Itens (TIPI). Os resultados mostraram mais Agradabilidade nos estudantes que relataram preferência por filmes de terror em comparação àqueles que preferiram suspense. Os que preferiram filmes de suspense mostraram menor Conscienciosidade em comparação aos que preferiam terror, ação, romance e drama. Os que preferiram filme romântico, em comparação àqueles que preferiram comédia, apresentaram mais Conscienciosidade. Tais resultados se mantêm, controlando-se o sexo e a idade. Conclui-se que o TIPI é uma medida que pode ser usada em pesquisas para entender diferenças de grupos nos cinco fatores de personalidade.

Theoretically, our media preference is in line with our personality traits, but many studies are needed to advance in this area. The objective of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the five personality factors in groups with a movie preference as well as to test a brief personality inventory. Two studies were conducted with high school and university students, using the Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI). The results showed more Agreeableness for those students who reported a preference for horror movies than for those who prefer suspense. Those who prefer suspense showed less Conscientiousness than those who prefer horror, action, romance and drama. Those who preferred romantic movies, when compared to those who prefer comedies, presented more Conscientiousness. These results are maintained by controlling the sex and the age. We conclude that the TIPI is a measure that can be used in research to understand group differences in the five personality factors.

Teoricamente, elegimos los medios de comunicación en línea con los rasgos de personalidad, pero estudios son necesarios para avanzar en este ámbito. El objetivo fue determinar sí existen diferencias en los cinco factores de personalidad en grupos de preferencia para las películas, com un breve test para medir la personalidad. Dos estudios se llevaron a cabo con estudiantes de secundaria y universitarios con el Inventario de Personalidad de Diez Ítems (TIPI). Los resultados mostraron que los con altos puntajes en Amabilidad informarón preferencia por las películas de terror en comparación a los estudiantes que prefieren el suspense. Los que prefieren suspense mostraron medias más altas en Responsabilidad en relación a los que prefieren horror, acción, romance y drama. Los que preferían película romántica, en comparación con aquellos que prefieren comedia, presentarón más Responsabilidad. Estos resultados se mantienen al controlar el sexo y la edad. Se concluye que el TIPI es una medida que puede ser utilizado en la investigación para entender las diferencias de grupo en los cinco factores de personalidad.

Associations Between Personality Traits And Aggression Among Malay Adult Male Inmates In Malaysia

Objective: A sizable body of criminology literature has suggested that personality factors are critical to the development of aggressive behaviour. While research on personality focusing on aggression often revolves on "Eynseck Three Factor Model" and "Big Five Model", research on "Alternative Five Factor Model" (AFFM) is rather inadequate. Objective: The present study aimed to examine the association between five types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in two prisons in Peninsular Malaysia among 198 Malay adult male inmates. The participants were selected based on the purposive sampling method from those who were convicted for various types of crime. Two psychometric instruments adapted to the Malaysian context were used: Malay version of Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire-40-Cross Culture (ZKPQ-M-40-CC) and Aggression Questionnaire (AQ-M). Pearson correlation coefficient test was conducted to determine the association between five types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. Results: The results showed that there was a significant association between certain types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. The results were discussed in relation to theory and the context of crime. Conclusion: There is evidence that personality traits are linked to aggressive behaviour which may lead a person to commit offenses.

Evidências de validade de marcadores reduzidos para a avaliação da personalidade no modelo dos cinco grandes fatores / Validity Evidences of Mini-markers for Assessing the Big Five Personality Model

Instrumentos psicométricos breves para a avaliação da personalidade têm recebido uma crescente atenção. Até o momento, entretanto, existia a carência de tais instrumentos no contexto brasileiro. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar as propriedades psicométricas de um instrumento reduzido para mensurar os Cinco Grandes Fatores (CGF), derivado de um instrumento originalmente com 64 marcadores. Os participantes foram 674 estudantes universitários (média de idade = 23,5; DP = 6,46). Foram utilizados critérios teórico-semânticos e estatísticos para eleger um conjunto reduzido de marcadores. A solução fatorial final contou com 25 marcadores, sendo cinco para cada um dos CGF, explicando 53,92% da variância. Ao final, discute-se a necessidade de estudos subsequentes avaliando a validade convergente do instrumento, bem como potencialidades do mesmo.

Brief psychometric measures for personality assessment have received increasing attention in the psychological literature. Up to date, however, there was a lack of brief personality measures in Brazil. The present study explored the psychometric properties of Big Five mini-markers derived from an instrument originally composed of 64 items. Participants were 674 undergraduate students (mean age = 23.5 years; SD = 6.46). Exploratory factor analyses as well as theoretical-semantic criteria were used to select a brief set of personality markers. The final factor solution was composed of 25 markers, five for each Big Five dimension, explaining 53.9% of the variance. Finally, we discuss the need to investigate the convergent validity of the measure, and considerations regarding its potential usefulness.

Interesses profissionais e personalidade: um aporte para a integração dos construtos / Professional interests and personality: an attempt to integrating constructs / Intereses profesionales y personalidad: un aporte para la integración de los constructos

Este artigo objetivou estudar as relações entre interesses profissionais, medidos pela Escala de Aconselhamento Profissional (EAP) e os traços de personalidade, medidos pela Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade. Participaram 298 estudantes das três séries do ensino médio, sendo 56,7 por cento mulheres, com idade média de 16,16 anos. Verificou-se, de modo geral, que as associações entre interesses e personalidade foram baixas e, em muitos casos, não significativas. Neuroticismo foi o fator menos relacionado às áreas de interesse. Os fatores Extroversão e Abertura permitiram interpretações mais amplas, uma vez que se correlacionaram significativamente com muitas dimensões da EAP. Por fim, os fatores Socialização e Realização relacionaram-se significativamente com áreas de interesse mais específicas. Os dados são discutidos quanto às possíveis interpretações geradas pela análise conjunta desses construtos, especialmente considerando as aplicações para psicólogos que atuam em Orientação Profissional com jovens.

This paper aimed at analyzing relationships between interests, measured by “Escala de Aconselhamento Profissional” and personality traits, assessed by “Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade”. 298 students from the three grades of high school took part on this study, 56,7 percent were women and mean age was 16,6. In general, there were correlations of small magnitude, and many of them were non-significant. Neuroticism was the factor that was least related to interests. Extroversion and Openness allowed wider interpretations, once they were significantly related to many interest areas. Agreeableness and Conscientiousness related to more specific interest areas. Data are discusses in terms of possible interpretations guided by the conjoint analysis of these constructs, especially considering psychologists who work with adolescents in Vocational Guidance.

Este artículo tiene por objeto estudiar las relaciones entre intereses vocacionales, medidos por la “Escala de Aconselhamento Profissional” (EAP) y rasgos de personalidad según lo medido por la “Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade” (BFP). Participaron 298 estudiantes de tres grados de escuelas secundarias. Mujeres compusieron 56,7 por ciento de la muestra, la edad media fue de 16,16 años. Fue encontrado, en general, que las asociaciones entre los intereses y la personalidad fueron bajas y, en muchos casos, no significativas. El factor Neuroticismo fue el menos relacionado con las áreas de interés. Los factores Extraversión y Apertura permitieron interpretaciones más amplias, ya que se correlacionaron significativamente con varias dimensiones de la EAP. El factor Socialización se relacionó significativamente con más áreas específicas de interés. Los datos son analizados en relación a las posibles interpretaciones generadas por el análisis conjunto de esas construcciones, especialmente para psicólogos que trabajan con los jóvenes en la orientación profesional.

Marcadores reduzidos para a avaliação da personalidade em adolescentes / Brazilian mini-markers for assessing personality in adolescents / Marcadores reducidos para la evaluación de la personalidad en adolescentes

Os Marcadores Reduzidos para a Avaliação da Personalidade mensuram os Cinco Grandes Fatores (CGF) mediante 25 adjetivos comumente utilizados para descrever diferenças individuais em português brasileiro. Contudo, até o momento, suas propriedades psicométricas com adolescentes não haviam sido investigadas. Dessa maneira, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a estrutura fatorial do instrumento em duas amostras de estudantes adolescentes. O primeiro estudo contou com 208 estudantes escolares (média de idades=15,97; DP=1,00). Análises de componentes principais do instrumento revelaram uma estrutura de cinco componentes oblíquos com apenas 20 marcadores. Esse modelo foi testado em uma segunda amostra com 280 estudantes (média de idades=15,53; DP=1,00) de forma confirmatória contra modelos alternativos. Os índices de ajuste também favoreceram um modelo de cinco fatores oblíquos. Os resultados, em conjunto, sugerem a adequação de uma versão do instrumento com apenas 20 marcadores para uso com adolescentes.

Brazilian Mini-Markers of Personality measure the Five-Factor Model with 25 adjectives frequently used for describing individual differences in Brazilian Portuguese. However, up to date, there were no studies focusing on its psychometric properties in adolescent groups. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the factor structure of the instrument in two adolescent student samples. The Study I used data from 208 high school students (mean age=15.97; SD= 1.00) and showed an oblique solution composed of five principal components and 20 markers. This structure was then tested with confirmatory factor analysis using data from 280 school and high school students (mean age=15.53; SD= 1.00). Fit indexes showed that an oblique five-factor model performed better than theoretically-derived concurrent structures. Results showed that a 20 marker version of the instrument is adequate for use with adolescents in Brazil.

Los Marcadores Reducidos para la Evaluación de la Personalidad mensuran los Cinco Grandes Factores (CGF) mediante 25 adjetivos comúnmente utilizados para describir diferencias individuales en portugués brasileño. Todavía, hasta ahora, sus propiedades psicométricas con adolescentes no habían sido investigadas. De esa manera, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la estructura factorial del instrumento en dos muestras de estudiantes adolescentes. El primer estudio contó con 208 estudiantes (promedio de edades=15,97; DP=1,00). Análisis de componentes principales del instrumento revelaron una estructura de cinco componentes oblicuos con apenas 20 marcadores. Ese modelo fue testado en una segunda muestra con 280 estudiantes (promedio de edades=15,53; DP=1,00) de forma confirmatoria contra modelos alternativos. Los índices de ajuste también favorecieron un modelo de cinco factores oblicuos. Los resultados, en conjunto, sugieren la adecuación de una versión del instrumento con sólo 20 marcadores para uso con adolescentes.

Comparative Study of Personality Traits in Patients with Bipolar I and II Disorder from the Five-Factor Model Perspective

OBJECTIVE: The distinguishing features of Bipolar I Disorder (BD I) from Bipolar II Disorder (BD II) may reflect a separation in enduring trait dimension between the two subtypes. We therefore assessed the similarities and differences in personality traits in patients with BD I and BD II from the perspective of the Five-Factor Model (FFM). METHODS: The revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) was administered to 85 BD I (47 females, 38 males) and 43 BD II (23 females, 20 males) patients. All included patients were in remission from their most recent episode and in a euthymic state for at least 8 weeks prior to study entry. RESULTS: BDII patients scored higher than BD I patients on the Neuroticism dimension and its four corresponding facets (Anxiety, Depression, Self-consciousness, and Vulnerability). In contrast, BD II patients scored lower than BD I patients on the Extraversion dimension and its facet, Positive emotion. Competence and Achievement-striving facets within the Conscientiousness dimension were significantly lower for BD II than for BD I patients. There were no significant between-group differences in the Openness and Agreeableness dimensions. CONCLUSION: Disparities in personality traits were observed between BD I and BD II patients from the FFM perspective. BD II patients had higher Neuroticism and lower Extraversion than BD I patients, which are differentiating natures between the two subtypes based on the FFM.

Multidimensional Comparison of Personality Characteristics in Genetic High Risk for Schizophrenia, First Episode Psychosis and Healthy Controls / 대한정신분열병학회지

OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have suggested that some personality characteristics are associated with the onset, prognosis and social function in schizophrenia patients. However few is known about the personality and affective characteristic of genetic high risk group (GHR) for schizophrenia. This study aimed to investigate the personality and the affective characteristic of GHR group for schizophrenia. METHODS: Participants were 54 healthy controls (HC), 26 subjects with GHR for schizophrenia and 28 subjects with first episode psychosis (FEP). We performed three self-report questionnaires; NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised, State and Anger Expression Inventory and Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule. RESULTS: The GHR group showed higher score in agreeableness item than the HC (p=0.028). In extraversion item, the FEP group showed significantly lower scores than the HC (p=0.001). The GHR group showed lower scores in neuroticism item compared with FEP group in trend level. The FEP group showed higher trait-anger, lower positive affect and higher negative affect compared with the others. CONCLUSION: The GHR group seem to share certain vulnerable personality and affective characteristics for schizophrenia with the FEP group. On the other hands, the GHR group appeared to be more agreeable than the other groups, which might act as the compensation for other impaired functions.

Revisión sistemática del Inventario de Personalidad neo (neo-pi) / Systematic review of neo Personality Inventory (neo-pi)

Los objetivos del artículo fueron describir la prevalencia de identidad El presente artículo busca establecer la vigencia y aplicabilidad del Inventario de Personalidad NEO (NEO-PI). Para dicho efecto se realizó un estudio de revisión sistemática en donde se encontraron veintiún artículos que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión de la investigación en el periodo 2000-2010. Se encontró un uso constante del instrumento tanto para investigar rasgos de personalidad en diferentes poblaciones, como las propiedades psicométricas de la prueba. Se discute el uso dado a la prueba y sus diversos factores, además, se recomienda ampliar el periodo de tiempo de inclusión de los artículos.

This paper seeks to establish the applicability of the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI). To this end, a systematic literature review which found 21 articles that met the inclusion criteria of research in 2000-2010. Is a constant use of the instrument, where there is strong evidence of its use, both to investigate personality traits in different populations such as the psychometric properties of the test. It discusses the use made of the evidence and its various factors, it is also recommended to extend the period of time for inclusion of articles.

A teoria triangular do amor de Sternberg e o modelo dos cinco grandes fatores / Sternberg's triangular theory of love and the big five factor model

O presente estudo investigou a influência dos traços de personalidade de acordo com o modelo dos Cinco Grandes Fatores (CGF) e do amor segundo a Teoria Triangular do Amor de Sternberg na satisfação conjugal. A amostra foi composta por 192 universitários que vivenciavam um relacionamento amoroso classificado como ficante, namoro/noivado ou casamento. Os participantes responderam coletivamente à Escala Fatorial de Satisfação em Relacionamento de Casal, à Escala Triangular do Amor de Sternberg e à Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade. Os resultados indicaram padrões diferentes de correlação para cada tipo de relacionamento e o modelo de Regressão Linear Múltipla foi significativo (F=23,19, gl=10, p<0,001) e explicou 58 por cento da variância. Os construtos intimidade, paixão e realização contribuíram positivamente para a satisfação, enquanto o traço neuroticismo apresentou influência negativa. O componente compromisso e os demais traços de personalidade não obtiveram significância estatística.

This present study investigated the influence of personality traits according to the Big Five Factors (CGF) model and to love according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love in marital satisfaction. Sample was composed by 192 undergraduate students who experienced a loving relationship classified as an informal relationship, dating/engagement or wedding. Participants answered the "Escala Fatorial de Satisfação em Relacionamento de Casal", the Sternberg's Triangular Love Scale and the "Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade". Data showed different patterns of correlation for each type of relationship and multiple linear regression model was significant (F=23.19, df=10, p<0.001) and explained 58 percent of the variance. The intimacy, passion and conscientiousness constructs contributed positively to the satisfaction, while neuroticism had a negative influence. The commitment component and the other personality traits did not reach statistical significance.

Personalidad y afrontamiento en estudiantes universitarios / Personality and coping in college students

El propósito de este estudio fue describir la personalidad y las estrategias de afrontamiento utilizadas por un grupo de 99 estudiantes universitarios, y observar si estas dos variables se relacionan. Para ello, se utilizó el Inventario NEO de los Cinco Factores [NEO-FFI], y el Cuestionario de Afrontamiento al Estrés [CAE]. De acuerdo con los resultados, el Neuroticismo correlacionó con estrategias pasivas y emocionales de afrontamiento, consideradas no adaptativas, mientras que la Extraversión, Amabilidad y Responsabilidad, correlacionaron con afrontamiento activo y centrado en la solución de problemas. Los resultados de este estudio aportan evidencia para la comprensión de las diferencias individuales respecto a la forma en la que los jóvenes afrontan las demandas del ambiente.

The aim of this paper was to describe the personality traits and the copingstyles used by 99 college students, and observe if this variable are related. The NEO Five Factor Inventory [NEO-FFI], and the Coping Strategies Questionnaire [CAE] was used. The results confirm that Neuroticism is related with passive and emotion focused coping strategies (maladaptive copings) whereas, Extraversion, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness are related with rational and active focused coping. Openness to Experience it was not associate with no one coping strategies. The findings provide evidence for the understanding of individual’s differences about how theyoung people cope the several environment requests.

PERSONALITY AND SELF-EFFICACY FACTORS IN WEIGHT MAINTENANCE AFTER WEIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAM / 体力科学

The aim of this study was to examine a weight reduction program and residual effects, through confirming the relationship between changes in the morphological and psychological indices including personality and self-efficacy (SE) of the participants. Twenty-five middle-aged women were divided into two groups based on type of weight reduction program intervention. Thirteen women participated in a 3-month diet-only weight reduction program (DO group, 53.3±7.4 yr), and 12 women took part in a 3-month diet and aerobic exercise program (DE group, 48.3±9.6 yr). After the programs, the compatibility score of personality in the DO group was negatively correlated to SE that is indicated as confidence in ability to maintain decreased body weight at 2, 3, and 4 years after the program (r=-0.69, -0.58, and -0.60). It can be seen that personality has an effect on the results of the DO group weight reduction program. Additionally, despite a significant decrease in body-weight and %fat in both groups, only the change of %fat significantly correlated with SE. On the basis of these correlations, the changes of %fat that related to the movability perception of body movements has a greater effect on SE after the program than the information only of weight loss. The results of this study suggest that personality and SE accounted for weight maintenance, and were associated with the results of the weight reduction program.

Five-Factor Model Personality Traits of Patients with both Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Personality Disorder / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To explore Five-Factor Model personality traits of OCD patients who also diagnosed with personality disorders. Methods:SCID-I/P was administrated to diagnose OCD patients. PDQ+4 and PDI-IV were then administrated to 44 OCD subjects to determine whether they also suffered from personality disorders. FFM (five factor model of personality) of the subjects were measured with NEO-PI-R.Results: 32 of 44 (72%) OCD patients also met DSM-IV-TR criteria for personality disorder. Subjects with PDs demonstrated high Neuroticism (67.9?7.7), low Extraversion (39.0?10.2), low Agreeableness (42.6?7.7), low Conscientiousness (39.3?12.4), and normal Openness to Experience (45.9?8.8). Subjects without PDs, however, scored normally except for low Openness to Experiences (38.3?13.4).Conclusion: Deviant FFM characters of OCD patients with PDs suggesting that they often experience neglect emotion, introversion, and interpersonal confliction. Low openness to experiences of subjects without PDs indicates that they lack of curiosity, have relatively narrow interest and conservative ideas.

Symptomatic Feature and Exploratory Eye Movements in Schizophrenics / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To examine the correlation of symptomatic feature and exploratory eye movements in schizophrenia. Methods: The eye movements of 60 patients with schizophrenia and 30 healthy control subjects were measured by the eye-mark recorder (model IV, Japan) and symptom profiles of patients were assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) . Pearson correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between five-factor scores of PANSS, positive symptoms, negative symptoms and exploratory eye movements respectively. Results: The differences of all indices of eye movements between schizophrenic groups and normal control group had statistical significance ( P