Using multiple and specific criteria to assess the predictive validity of the Big Five personality factors on academic performance.

F.R. Kappe, H. van der Flier

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    Abstract

    Multiple and specific academic performance criteria were used to examine the predictive validity of the Big Five personality traits. One hundred thirty-three students in a college of higher learning in The Netherlands participated in a naturally occurring field study. The results of the NEO-FFI were correlated with grades on five different learning criteria: classroom lectures, skills training, team projects, on-the-job training, and a written thesis. Results show that Conscientiousness is an important predictor for performance in higher education, regardless of which performance criterion was used, and that Neuroticism is positively related to performance when the assessment conditions are less stressful. © 2009 Elsevier Inc.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)142-145
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Research in Personality
    Volume44
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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