Trait competitiveness as a composite variable: Linkages with facets of the big-five

Author: Fletcher, T.D.; Nusbaum, D.N.

Description: We investigated the link between competitiveness and the facets of a comprehensive broad-bandwidth personality inventory. Conceptualizing trait competitiveness as a composite variable identified by two indicators, structural equation modeling was used to identify relationships between the 30 facets of the IPIP scales corresponding to the NEO-PI-R and trait competitiveness. Nine facets were related to trait competitiveness. Four of these nine (excitement-seeking, morality/straightforwardness, modesty, and sympathy/tender-mindedness) were uniquely related to trait competitiveness from a final model. Results suggest that facets within factors need not be related to a composite trait in the same direction, as two affiliative facets of extraversion were negatively related to trait competitiveness while two surgency facets of extraversion were positively associated with trait competitiveness.

Subject headings: Competitiveness; Big-Five; Facets; Composite variables; Formative indicators; Compound variables

Publication year: 2008

Journal or book title: Personality and Individual Differences

Volume: 45

Issue: 4

Pages: 312-317

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Type: Journal Article

Serial number: 761