Modeling human temperament and character on the basis of combined theoretical approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there are several models on the structure of human temperament, character and personality, the majority follow a single approach, providing a unilateral and overly theoretical construct which is unsuitable for clinical application. The current study aimed to develop a complex and comprehensive model of temperament and character by empirically combining relevant existing theories.

Methods

The study included 734 healthy general population subjects aged 40.80 ± 11.48 years, who completed the TEMPS-A, TCI and NEO-PI-3 questionnaires. Data were analyzed in a multistep approach using Exploratory Factor analysis and forward stepwise linear regression.

Results

The results yielded two highest order factors (Self and Self-Environment Interaction), six middle

SUBMITTER: Fountoulakis KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6749666 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature