Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Br J Psychol. 2011 Aug;102(3):478-98. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8295.2010.02006.x. Epub 2011 Mar 9.
The Big Five Model of personality and Schwartz's theory of basic values are two prominent taxonomies that offer a convenient way to organize the major individual differences in, respectively, personality traits and personal values. Both taxonomies provide a hierarchical framework, whose components can be traced back to a smaller number of broader dimensions. The current study investigated the relationship between the two superordinate factors of personality encompassing the Big Five dimensions (alpha and beta) and the four higher-level value types from Schwartz's theory (Self-transcendence, Self-enhancement, Conservation, and Openness to change). To examine the relations between higher-order traits and values, we relied on factor analysis and multidimensional scaling. Results indicated that alpha and beta were differently related to the Conservation versus Openness to change dimension. Alpha was positively related to values that emphasize protecting stability and respecting norms and traditions, and negatively related to values emphasizing receptiveness to change and independence of thought, feeling, and action. The opposite pattern of relations was found for beta.
大五人格模型和施瓦茨的基本价值观理论是两种突出的分类法，分别为人格特质和个人价值观的主要个体差异提供了一种方便的组织方式。这两种分类法都提供了一个层次结构框架，其组成部分可以追溯到少数更广泛的维度。本研究调查了大五人格维度（alpha 和 beta）涵盖的两个超人格因素与施瓦茨理论中的四个更高层次的价值类型（自我超越、自我增强、保守和对变化的开放）之间的关系。为了检验高阶特质和价值观之间的关系，我们依赖于因素分析和多维尺度分析。结果表明，alpha 和 beta 与保守与对变化的开放性维度的关系不同。alpha 与强调保护稳定性和尊重规范和传统的价值观呈正相关，与强调对变化的接受和思想、情感和行动的独立性的价值观呈负相关。beta 则出现了相反的关系模式。
