Dimensionality and Distinctiveness of the Personality Research Form (Form A).

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to determine the factor structure and scale loadings of the 15-scale Form A of the Personality Research Form (PRF-A). Analyses were based upon normative data for males and females. Principle components analyses yielded four comparable dimensions for both groups: Striving, Self-Enhancing, Unconstrained, and Socially Involved. The factor structure was found to be less complex than that for 22-scale versions of the PRF, and the components correspond to important aspects of personality functioning. Results indicate the potential usefulness of the four PRF-A components in future research. Precautions regarding interpretation of the results are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1979
Accession Number
ADA105385

Entities

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  • James D. Phelan
  • Larry W. Bailey
  • Milton Richlin

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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  • Biomedical

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  • Autonomy
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Factor Analysis
  • Instructions
  • Inventory
  • Language
  • Measurement
  • Personality
  • Personality Assessment
  • Psychology
  • Recognition
  • Security
  • Social Psychology
  • Universities

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  • Psychology

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