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Thinking Skills and Creativity, Aug 1, 2013

Two hundred and twenty-two participants completed a multidimensional measure of selfestimated cre... more Two hundred and twenty-two participants completed a multidimensional measure of selfestimated creativity, one on self-rated personal characteristics and a Big Five personality measure. Exploratory factor analysis showed the self-ratings loaded on four interpretable factors labelled Creativity, Intelligence (Cognitive Ability), Angry-Impulsive and Emotions. General response trends were consistent with previous self-estimates research as participants tended to rate themselves as just above average. A structural equation model containing all four self-estimated factors revealed that Openness predicted all four and, as expected, was the strongest predictor of self-estimated Creativity (ˇ = .56). Openness was also the strongest predictor of self-estimated Cognitive Ability (ˇ = .27). Agreeableness was the strongest predictor of self-estimated Emotions (ˇ = .29) and Angry-Impulsive (ˇ = -.34). Conscientiousness did not explain unique variance in any of the factors.

The people make the place: Advancing a model for personality traits in workplace creativity

Elsevier eBooks, 2023

Psychometric tools in development-do they work and how?

ABSTRACT This chapter provides a short critical review of the empirical research evidence on the ... more ABSTRACT This chapter provides a short critical review of the empirical research evidence on the use of psychometrics in development. Our aim in the chapter is to help coaches to understand the science behind the utilization and potential of psychometrics and how these can be best used with clients. To that end, the final section of this chapter introduces a set of best practice guidelines for the employment of psychometrics in development.

Personality and selection

Workplace Stress and Mental Illness; the additive effect of workplace characteristics and personality on depression and anxiety symptoms

PsycEXTRA Dataset, 2011

Imagination, Cognition and Personality, Feb 21, 2012

This study was designed to explore sex, age, and personality differences in the way working peopl... more This study was designed to explore sex, age, and personality differences in the way working people rated their own work competencies. A total of 723 working adults (mainly from Europe and the Middle East) completed a questionnaire which measured respondents self-assessed work competencies, self-rated intelligence, creativity, humor and ability to learn, core selfevaluations, and Big Five personality traits. Males rated themselves significantly higher than females on four competencies (Leading and Deciding; Analyzing and Interpreting, Creating and Conceptualizing; and Enterprising and Performing). Factor analysis revealed one overall factor. Regressing the total competency rating onto demography (age and sex), core selfevaluations, and the Big Five showed a clear interpretable pattern. Older, stable, open, conscientious, extraverts tended to rate themselves highest on overall competency. Extraverted males rated their creativity and sense of humor highest. Core self-evaluations added little incremental validity over the Big Five. Personal ratings of competence are a function of sex and personality which may systematically relate to actual competency behaviors.

Working as a sporting director

Routledge eBooks, Apr 27, 2023

Psychopathy and Openness-to-experience as predictors of malevolent and benevolent creativity

Personality and Individual Differences, Oct 1, 2022

Thinking Skills and Creativity, Apr 1, 2009

Two studies examined the relationships between measures of intelligence, personality and divergen... more Two studies examined the relationships between measures of intelligence, personality and divergent thinking (DT) in student samples. Study one investigated the incremental validity of measures of IQ and fluid intelligence with the Big Five Personality Inventory with regards to DT. Significant relationships of DT to fluid intelligence, Extraversion and Disagreeableness were observed. Study two investigated the incremental validity of measures of fluid and crystallised intelligence (as assessed by a test of general knowledge) with the Big Five Personality Inventory with regards to DT. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed a significant relationship between crystallised intelligence and DT. The nature of the relationships of IQ, fluid and crystallised intelligence, in addition to personality traits to tests of DT were considered.

Do creative employees experience reduced Perceived Organisational Support

Abstract As industry, academia and governments recognise innovation as crucial for economic succe... more Abstract As industry, academia and governments recognise innovation as crucial for economic success, a disparity is evidenced between this professed emphasis and the ability of organisations to adequately support the first step in the innovation process: creativity, ...

A new front end innovation measure: design, construction and initial findings

The assessment and development of creativity (Invited presentation)

Bridging the gap between academia and industry: Understanding creative and innovative climate

This chapter defines key areas, presents important issues around multilevel research, presents th... more This chapter defines key areas, presents important issues around multilevel research, presents theoretical and empirical multilevel research findings and finishes with recommendations for researchers, practitioners and managers.

Workplace stress and mental illness

The measurement of creativity

Developing Creativity at Work

Psychometrics in Coaching

PLOS ONE, May 17, 2023

Previous research reports a positive association between possession of mental toughness (MT) and ... more Previous research reports a positive association between possession of mental toughness (MT) and high performance in sportspersons. However, the extent to which MT is related to playing experiences and appreciation of club environment in elite women's football has received only limited research attention. Accordingly, the present study investigated MT in the context of the English Football Association Women's Super League (WSL). Specifically, this paper examined relationships between level of MT and external (playing experience, perceptions of club infrastructure, and appreciation of support mechanisms) and internal (self-esteem) factors. A sample of 63 elite female professional football players from the WSL, aged between 18 and 35 years (mean = 25.87, SD = 4.03), completed self-report measures. To objectively validate self-ratings, congruence between self and peer-rated was assessed. This revealed a strong degree of consistency. Subsequent analysis found positive correlations between MT, playing experience (number of years playing football, NoY; and highest level of football achieved, HLA), and External Support. Additionally, Self-Esteem correlated positively with MT, NoY, HLA, and External Support. Moderation analysis found MT interacted with NoY and predicted greater levels of Self-Esteem. Players with lower and mean MT, and more years as a professional were more likely to possess higher Self-Esteem (vs. less years). These outcomes indicated important relationships between MT, External Support, and Self-Esteem. Accordingly, WSL clubs can potentially apply the results of this study to enhance positive player mindset.

Examining the Mediators between Personality Traits and Health: Trait Emotional Intelligence and Work Locus of Control