Data from 206 nursing service employees (171 African American) and a 5-factor taxonomy of personality were used to test effects of personality similarity on job satisfaction, performance, and tenure. Tenure was significantly predicted by satisfaction and similarity in conscientiousness. No association was found between personality similarity and…

The base of the talent development pyramid is personality attributes; the second level is the minimum intellectual competence necessary for functioning in the domain. At the apex is specific talent in a domain. All three are influenced by genetics, home/family, school, community/culture, gender differences, and chance. (SK)

Examined the relationship between temperament and craniofacial variation in 372 infants observed at ages 4, 14, and 21 months. Found that high-reactive 4-month olds, who are predisposed to becoming timid, inhibited toddlers, had smaller bizygomatic ratios (narrower faces) at both 14 and 21 months compared to their low-reactive peers. (MDM)

Forty-five members of the Norwegian national team in orienteering and 11 coaches ranked 18 items regarding their importance in being a good coach. In addition, the athletes evaluated their individual coaches using the evaluation version of the scale. Compared responses of males and females, junior and senior athletes, and coaches and athletes. (KS)

College students rated the faces of individuals of various ages as baby faces or mature faces and rated the individuals' likely personality traits. Results indicated that babyfaced individuals were perceived to have more childlike traits than mature-faced individuals. (BC)

Examined Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) profiles of incarcerated pedophiles in state prisons (n=60), federal prisons (n=24), and military confinement facilities (n=25), each offering different educational and social composition. Multivariate statistics revealed that three groups' profiles were significantly different,…

Contends that increasing frequency of occupational change underscores need for people to become adaptable in career development. Argues that traditional emphases on skill-building or competence in transition-assistance programs are insufficient in assisting individuals with transitions. Presents process of transition adaptability emphasizing…

The association of typical intellectual engagement with various abilities, and the association of such engagements with broader personality domain and available performance measures were studied with 138 undergraduate students (61 males and 77 females). Results demonstrate that individuals differ in typical intellectual engagement and that those…

Extended concept of hardiness to address the family as the unit of analysis. Assessed 58 families in relation to family life events, adult hardiness, and illness occurrence. Results indicated that family life events and illness occurrence were positively correlated. Findings support stress-moderating effect of hardiness, particularly in relation…

Investigated relationship between temperament and self-esteem (or social competence). Administered Dimensions of Temperament Scale and Short Form of Texas Social Behavior Inventory to 186 college students. Found that Adaptability, Attention/Distractibility, and Reactivity all showed significant correlations with self-esteem. Suggests that…

Presents two case examples illustrating nature and etiology of multiple personality disorder in two clients and describing their entry into counseling and progress through treatment. Compares and contrasts cases in areas of diagnosis, symptoms, history, and treatment. Suggests that mental health counselors combine firmness with flexibility in…

Reviews several related literatures on family and personal correlates of adolescent problem behaviors with intention of providing integrative framework to guide future research. Presents model that postulates existence of two negative family types, psychological overcontrol and behavioral undercontrol, that place adolescents at risk for…

Examined relationship between Jung's concept of psychological type and accomplishment of developmental tasks among matriculating traditional-age college students (n=472) using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator-Form F and Student Development Task Inventory (2nd edition). Results supported notion that individual differences exist beyond traditional models…

Examined personality and background characteristics of adolescent sexual offenders (n=21) and oppositional defiant adolescents (n=17) who completed High School Personality Questionnaire. Findings revealed no significant difference between offenders and oppositional defiant adolescents using multiple analysis of variance. Sex offenders tended to be…

Cluster analyzed Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) profiles of adolescent substance abusers (n=250). Found three clusters which were characterized by apparently high level of psychopathology; impulsive, acting-out style; and lack of marked psychopathology. Three clusters were validated by difference between subjects on seven…