Measuring the Big Five personality factors in South African adolescents
Expiry Date
: 30/07/2029
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
Rating
: 2/4
The study assesses the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) for South African adolescents, examining its factor structure and reliability compared to adults. Findings suggest consistent structure and high reliability, endorsing BTI for adolescent personality assessment in South Africa.
Keywords: BTI; adolescents; reliability; personality; factor structure.
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Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The study assesses the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) for South African adolescents, confirming its consistent five-factor structure and high reliability, suggesting its effectiveness in measuring Big Five personality traits.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- Insight into BTI's reliability and factor structure across South African adolescent age groups.
- Understanding its effectiveness in assessing Big Five traits in non-Western contexts.
- Recognition of the educational importance of personality research in diverse cultural settings like South Africa.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
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