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Abrahams, Fatima. "The cross-cultural comparability of tile 16 personality factor inventory (16pf)." University of the Western Cape, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/8323.
Full textThis study focused on the 16PF (SA 92), a personality questionnaire that was developed in the USA and adapted for South African conditions. The main aim of the study was to determine whether the scores of the 16PF are comparable in a cross-cultural setting in South Africa. The influence of age, language, socio-economic status and gender on the scores were also determined. The sample consisted of black, white, coloured, and Indian university students and were drawn from the University of Western Cape, University of Pretoria, University of Durban- Westville, and University of Natal To achieve the aims outlined construct comparability studies and item comparability studies were conducted. In addition, descriptive statistics were also calculated to provide a general picture of the performance of the various sub-samples. A qualitative study was also conducted to determine some of the reasons for the occurrence of item incomparability of the racial sub-sample. The results showed that the racial variable had the greatest influence on the scores obtained. Problems existed with the construct and item comparability of the 16PF when the different race groups were compared. In addition, significant mean differences were also found on the majority of factors when the scores of the different race groups were compared. The results of the qualitative study showed that participants whose home language was not English or Afrikaans had difficulty in understanding many of the words and the construction of sentences contained in the 16PF. The implications of using the 16PF in South Africa, with its multicultural population was outlined, taking the new labour legislation pertaining to selection into consideration. Finally, a number of options for test users, and users of the 16PF in particular were presented.
Sandifer, Joseph McNeill. "The factorial validity of Cattell's 16 personality factor questionnaire as a measure of personality in middle and lower socioeconomic status individuals." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/29386.
Full textRodrigues, Paulo Roberto Grangeiro. "Astrologia e personalidade: o efeito do conhecimento das características do signo solar em variáveis medidas pelo 16 pf." Universidade de São Paulo, 2004. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/47/47134/tde-20092004-172927/.
Full textIn this thesis we constructively replicate an european research that found for astrology knowledgeable subjects higher means on Extraversion among subjects of Fire and Air signs, compared with subjects of Earth and Water, compound a saw-tooth pattern due the zodiacal alternation between signs of Hot (Fire and Air) and Cold (Earth and Water) Elements, as an effect of the self-attribution, since the same variation was not found for no knowledgeable subjets. Also was found, however, a difference on susceptibility to information about their personality from outside for the Hots, what didnt invalidate totally the astrological theory. That research found, furthermore, higher mean in Extraversion for that knowledgeable subjects. We applied the 16PF Test Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire to 589 brazilian subjects of both sexes, classifying between knowledgeable (208) and no knowledgeable (381) of astrology, being this knowledge constituted by the believe in astrology and by the naming of three characteristics that go with the sunsign. In order to trigger the self-attribution effect, part of the group (266) was given the cue This is a research into astrology, while to the other part was given research into personality. We investigate variations by dependence on the astrological Elements, by the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), on all the 16 PF factors, more Extraversion, Anxiety and Control. Didn´t appear significant differences to the Extraversion alone, yet among the knowledgeable. The knowledgeable subjects describe theirselves significantly as having higher Extraversion and Anxiety, suggesting an external locus of control, by comparision with the no knowledgeable. It was confirmed that for the knowledgeable the higher general mean in Extraversion is due to the subjects pertaining to the subgroup of the Hot signs, and the higher general mean in Anxiety is due to the subjects pertaining to the subgroup of the Cold signs, indicating a confirmation of the higher susceptibility to information about their personality from outside among the Hots. We investigate, furthermore, if the astrological self-attribution affects not only the self-concept, but also the actual performance, with the 13 items of Intelligence in the 16PF. For the no knowledgeable group the Anxiety was higher for the Hots than to the Colds due to their components Emotional Estability and Tension. This finding pointed to that Anxiety, as a non-intellective factor, induced the astrologically based variation for Intelligence. It is suggested, as much to knowledgeable as to no knowledgeable subjects, a factor of differenciated susceptibility to the outer world due the Cold-Hot scale. Are analysed the possible theoretical explanations and implications of these findings.
Mantsha, Tshifhiwa Rebecca. "Psychometric properties of a Venda version of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)." Diss., 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/658.
Full textPsychology
M.A. (Psychology)
De, Raay Lorraine Barbara. "The 16PF as a screening device for clinical psychology candidates." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9632.
Full textThe aim of this study was to develop a selection model for students who are to be trained as Clinical Psychologists at the Masters degree level. Since selection criteria are both subjective and objective and the procedure itself time consuming, the model would have to incorporate these aspects and also save time. For these reasons the possibility of utilizing a single assessment instrument, the 16PF, was investigated. The experimental design compared two methods of selection. These were (i) the traditional method involving interpersonal contact between selectors and candidates and (ii) a statistical method involving the 16PF. were tested. Three hypotheses i That the 16PF would discriminate significantly between selected and selected students. ii That a pattern of objective criteria would emerge. iii That some subjective criteria would be identified. All three hypotheses were subsequently confirmed. Recommendations for the future utilization of the model are made.
Abrahams, Fatima. "The cross-cultural compatability of the 16 personality factor inventory (16PF)." Thesis, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16756.
Full textIndustrial and Organisational Psychology
D.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
Marais, Adele. "The effect of a nuclear family's sudden loss on the personality structures of individual family members." Diss., 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29459.
Full textDissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2008.
Educational Psychology
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Tack, H. (Harold). "The cross-cultural validity and comparability of the sixteenth personality factor questionnaire." Diss., 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16165.
Full textIndustrial and Organisational Psychology
M. Admin. (Industrial Psychology)
"Self-concept and academic achievement of grade 9 pupils." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1407.
Full textThis study investigates whether a relationship exists between the self-concept and personality of a student and his academic achievement. The self-concept is defined as a set of beliefs about the self and the relationships between those beliefs that may mediate behaviour in certain situations. It is regarded as a key factor in the integration of personality, in motivating behaviour and achieving mental health. Various theorists have contributed towards the study of the self-concept, amongst them William James, Cooley and Mead, Erik Erikson, and Carl Rogers. To maintain our self-concept, we reflect on what others tell us about ourselves and compare our own performance to that of others. The role of social comparison theory is therefore important because it explains this phenomenon. It appeared as if a strong self-concept act as a predictor of good academic achievement. The self, social comparison and intelligence also appear to play an important role within the boundaries of academic achievement. Self-concept plays an important role in the development of personality and vice versa. Cattell’s explanation of personality provides insight into the link between traits and self-concept. This study controlled for extraneous variables, such as intelligence. Apart from self-concept, personality traits were further investigated to determine their association with self-concept and academic achievement. This study was mostly exploratory by nature and has as a future aim the development of an intervention, which can be implemented to enhance both self-concept and academic achievement. The sample comprised 44 grade nine male and female students at St Barnabas College. The instruments used for this study included the Cattell’s Culture Fair Intelligence Test, the Beck’s Self-Concept Scale, and the High School Personality Questionnaire. The results pertaining to the research hypotheses indicated that there is no significant correlation between self-concept and academic achievement and also no significant correlation between intelligence and academic achievement. No correlation was also found between self-concept and factors of the HSPQ. A significant correlation was, however, found between some of the factors of the HSPQ and academic achievement. It is possible that some students may find their physical appearances more important than a positive self-concept. A failure in school can therefore not influence their self-concept. This may explain why no correlation was found between self-concept and academic achievement. Verbal intellectual count has been found to show a high correlation with academic achievement. However, the Cattell Test is non-verbal and this can therefore account for the fact that no significant correlation between intelligence and academic achievement was found. Students may develop an identity, which may not necessarily be a positive identity, which goes hand-in-hand with a positive self-concept. This might explain why no significant correlation between self-concept and the factors of the HSPQ has been found. This study found that a correlation does exist between three factors of the HSPQ and academic achievement. Factors of personality therefore do have some correlation with academic achievement. It is recommended that future research investigate this relationship. The small sample size of this study limits its generalisation possibility and it is further recommended that cultural aspects be brought into consideration.
Mr. G. Kruger
Lessing, A. C. (Anna Christina) 1947. "16-PF as meetinstrument vir dir keuring van opvoedkundige sielkundiges." Thesis, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17202.
Full textResearch was conducted to determine whether the 16-PF can be used as an objective measurement for the selection of prospective educational psychologists. A wellgrounded literature study was performed about the task of the educational psychologist and skills and personality features which make the task of the educational psychologist easier. The task of the educational psychologist is not of an individual nature, directed at individual problems any more, but covers a wide field which demands that the educational psychologist comes forward with new initiatives. The traditional task of diagnosing, assisting, administrating and conducting research must be extended to one which also emphasizes proactive programmes, mental health, prevention of problems and human development. The nature of the task makes high demands on the educational psychologist and requires the mastering of a variety of skills. A large variety of factors have been found in literature which could make the task of the educational psychologist easier. These factors can be grouped together as cognitive factors, factors which contribute to the creation of an educational climate and accompanying interpersonal relations and rapport, factors which indicate the use of an external reference framework, and factors which indicate mental health. These identified factors were related to the factor patterns of the 16-PF and were derived to personality factors. These latter factors which were thus obtained, were used to compile a personality profile for educational psychologists. The following personality profile for educational psychologists was derived from the literature study: outgoing (affectothymia; A+), high intelligence (B+), higher ego strength (C+), higher superego strength (G+), socially venturesome (H+), shrewdness (N+) and self-assuredness (0-). According to literature, withdrawal (A-) and dominance (E+) are regarded as negative features of the educational psychologist. The personality profile was assessed by experts with the use of the Delphi technique. From the results of the Delphi investigation it appears that the experts support the suggested personality profile. The personality features are regarded as extremely important, and comment on the personality profile was positive. The findings of the research contribute to the solution of the problem around the selection of educational psychologists since an objective assessment of the prospective student's abilities can be obtained by means of the 16-PF.
Psychology of Education
D. Ed. (Sielkundige Opvoedkunde)
Doman, Francois. "Die verband tussen persoonlikheid en toesighouersukses in die suiwelbedryf." Diss., 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18020.
Full textDie primere doelstellings van die navorsing is om die verband tussen persoonlikheid en toesighouersukses te bepaal. Persoonlikheid is deur die 16-Persoonlikheidsfaktorvraelys ( 16PF) en toesighouersukses deur 'n prestasiebeoordelingstelsel gemeet. 'n Literatuurstudie van persoonlikheidsteoriee en vorige navorsing is gebruik om die verwantskap tussen persoonlikheid en werksukses te verifieer en die navorsingsbehoefte aan te dui. Die steekproef is 74 toesighouers, hoofsaaklik blanke mans, by 'n fabriek van 'n suiwelvervaardigingsmaatskappy. Die verwantskap tussen die 16PF-resultate en toesighouersukses is statisties deur Pearson en Spearman se Produkmomentkorrelasiemetode, Standaard en Stapsgewyse meervoudige regressie en T-toetse vir onafhanklike groepe bepaal. Die resultate toon dat slegs faktore B, C, L, 0, Q4 en die tweedeordefaktor QII van die 16PF 'n beduidende verband met toesighouersukses het. Dit is bevind dat ouderdom, ondervinding en kwalifikasie nie die verwantskap tussen persoonlikheid en toesighouersukses be'invloed nie. Hoewel hierdie bevindinge nie veralgemeen kan word nie, moet persoonlikheid wel deeglik by die evaluering van personeel, byvoorbeeld in seleksie, oorweeg word.
The aim of the research is to establish the relationship between personality and supervisor success. Personality was measured with the 16-Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) and supervisor success through a performance measuring system. A literature study was done to verify the relationship between personality and work success. The sample consisted of 74 supervisors, mainly white males, working at a dairy factory. The relationship between the 16PF results and supervisor success has been statistically established through Pearson and Spearman's Product-moment correlation method, standard and stepwise multiple regression analysis and T-tests for independent groups. The results show that factors B, C, L, 0, Q4 and the second order factor QII of the 16PF has a meaningful relationship with supervisor success. It was found that age, qualifications and experience do not influence the relationship between personality and supervisor success. The findings cannot be generalized but personality can be taken into consideration when evaluating employees, for example in selection.
Industrial & Organisational Psychology
M. Comm. (Bedryfsielkunde)
Coetzee, Olga. "The relationship between personality variables and work performance of credit controllers in a bank." Diss., 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1841.
Full textIndustrial and Organizational Psychology
M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
Schmidtová, Ivana. "Psychodiagnostika v personální psychologii." Master's thesis, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-305693.
Full textWessels, Sally. "Factors predicting success in the final qualifying examination for chartered accountants." Diss., 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18498.
Full textIndustrial & Organisational Psychology
MCOM (Industrial Psychology)
Esterhuizen, Petrus Michael. "Selfaktualiseringsbenadering tot bestuursukses binne 'n finansiële instelling." Thesis, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18036.
Full textThis thesis examines the self-actualisation approach to management success within a financial institution. The premise is that managers who have already reached high levels of self-actualisation possess the personality traits (intrapersonal, interpersonal and work traits) that lead to management success. This premise, which is based on the points of view of the humanistic approach, has not yet been researched in a financial institution. The following literature objectives were achieved in this research: - An integrated view of the major humanistic personality theories, which serve as metatheoretic framework for this research, has been compiled. - The concept of self-actualisation has been defined and the personality traits of the self-actualising person identified. - The concept of management success has been defined and the personality traits of the successful manager identified. - Measurable management success criteria as well as measuring instruments for measuring these criteria have been identified. A psychometric test battery has been compiled from the General Health Questionnaire, Mental Alertness Test, Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, Personal Orientation Questionnaire, Rotter Questionnaire, HSRC Case Study Technique and Decision-making Questionnaire and the Biographical Questionnaire. These measuring instruments were used as classification variables to measure the measurable components of the selj-actualisation construct among managers of a financial institution. Management success, as a criterion variable, was measured using the performance management evaluation and employee effectiveness questionnaires. From the statistical analysis (multiple-regression analysis) it is evident that 15 classification variables relate to management success. The multiple correlation R (adjusted for number of cases and number of classification variables) equals 0,54. A relation has therefore been found in this research between the concepts of selfactualisation and management success as measured in managers of a financial institution. Several classification variables show a parabolic relation to management success. This indicates that a relative presence or strength of specific personality traits is essential for management success. However, when a certain optimal point is exceeded, this has a detrimental effect on management success. The conclusion is reached that the evaluation techniques and psychometric instruments used in this research, which showed a relation (whether rectilineal or parabolic) with management success, may be employed at a financial institution to identify managers with management potential. Recommendations in respect of the usefulness of the self-actualisation concept for the practical environment and for future research were formulated.
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
DCom (Bedryfsielkunde)