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Examination of the relationship of work values to the “big-five” personality traits and measures of individualism and collectivism

Robinson, Carrie Helene

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2007, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Psychology.
This study describes the psychometric evaluation of Super’s Work Values Inventory – Revised (SWVI-R), an instrument comprised of 12 scales measuring the relative importance placed on the following work-related value dimensions: Achievement, Co-Workers, Creativity, Income, Independence, Lifestyle, Mental Challenge, Prestige, Security, Supervision, Work Environment, and Variety. These work values scales were internally consistent and showed predictable patterns of gender differences and similarities. Racial-ethnic differences in the relative emphasis placed on work values were also explored in this study. The factor analysis yielded four theoretically-consistent underlying factors, entitled the following: Environment, Esteem, Excitement, and Safety. Further, the scales and factors of the SWVI-R were largely related to the “Big-Five” traits of personality and the broader cultural value systems of individualism and collectivism, as predicted from prior research on relationships among these constructs. Additionally, the work values scales demonstrated adequate discriminant validity with two aspects of social desirability. Limitations of this study, as well as further research on and potential uses for this measure are discussed.
Nancy Betz (Advisor)
144 p.

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  • Robinson, C. H. (2007). Examination of the relationship of work values to the “big-five” personality traits and measures of individualism and collectivism [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1185569363

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Robinson, Carrie. Examination of the relationship of work values to the “big-five” personality traits and measures of individualism and collectivism. 2007. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1185569363.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Robinson, Carrie. "Examination of the relationship of work values to the “big-five” personality traits and measures of individualism and collectivism." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1185569363

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)