Personality and personal projects: linking Big Five and PAC units of analysis

Examines the relationship between traits and personal action construct units (PAC). Neuroticism and Conscientiousness were related to problematic and positive project systems, respectively. Extraversion and Agreeableness were also associated with positive evaluations of personal projects. Openness w...

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Published in:Journal of personality 1992-06, Vol.60 (Jun 92), p.501-526
Main Authors: Little, B R, Watkinson, B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Five factor model
Personality
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Summary:Examines the relationship between traits and personal action construct units (PAC). Neuroticism and Conscientiousness were related to problematic and positive project systems, respectively. Extraversion and Agreeableness were also associated with positive evaluations of personal projects. Openness was distinctively linked with project initiation and value congruency. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-3506