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A Critical Analysis of Current Trait Theory

Pervin, Lawrence A.·1994·Psychological Inquiry
DOI 10.1207/s15327965pli0502_1
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Many current trait theorists suggest that a consensus is emerging around the Big Five as the basic structure of personality. This target article gives critical consideration to the nature of the evidence supporting such a view as well as to more fundamental issues concerning the conceptual status of the trait concept. It is argued that the evidence is less supportive and convincing than is suggested by trait enthusiasts, that there are fundamental problems with the trait concept, and that the trait model is not the only personality model to recognize consistency and coherence in functioning.

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Authors
Pervin, L. A.
Venue
Psychological Inquiry
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1994-04
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
103-113
ISSN
  • 1047-840X (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-7965
DOI
10.1207/s15327965pli0502_1
OpenAlex
W2061591157
Cited by
458
References
58
FWCI
13.99
Type
journal article
Language
en
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