In search of personality traits: A multimethod analysis of naturally occurring prosocial and dominance behavior
Small, Stephen A. ; Zeldin, R. Shepherd ; Savin-Williams, Ritch C.
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Published 1983
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Published 1983
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1467-6494
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Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
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Psychology
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Naturally occurring prosocial and dominance behaviors were observed via multiple methods in four groups of adolescents. Individuals varied considerably in their frequency of prosocial and dominance behaviors, regardless of the method employed. These interindividual differences were maintained across situations and over time. The data are consistent with a trait conceptualization of dominance and prosocial behavior. The strength of the present findings suggest that personality researchers need to employ research strategies which extensively observe individuals in the contexts in which they live.
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Electronic Resource
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