Differences in Personality Between High-Ability and Average-Ability University Students
Despite the growing body of research examining the personality traits of individuals with high abilities, little clarity exists about how they differ from the general population, especially within the university context. This study aimed to identify distinct personality traits by examining 268 high-...
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| author | Juan Francisco Flores-Bravo Elena Rodríguez-Naveiras María de los Dolores Valadez Sierra Dylan Costantini África Borges |
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| description | Despite the growing body of research examining the personality traits of individuals with high abilities, little clarity exists about how they differ from the general population, especially within the university context. This study aimed to identify distinct personality traits by examining 268 high-ability university students alongside a matched average-ability group through a retrospective ex post facto design. Results revealed significant differences only in the trait of responsibility (<i>p</i> = 0.037), with lower scores observed among high-ability students. This outcome may be related to specific academic environmental factors, such as insufficient challenges. It can be concluded that, although stereotypes often associate high-ability students with certain personality traits, such as openness to experience, the present results do not reflect such differences. Therefore, it is important to conduct well-designed studies to determine the characteristics of high-ability individuals and how they differ from average-ability students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d04df5207459462684d7b7da434312c82025-01-24T13:36:22ZengMDPI AGJournal of Intelligence2079-32002025-01-01131710.3390/jintelligence13010007Differences in Personality Between High-Ability and Average-Ability University StudentsJuan Francisco Flores-Bravo0Elena Rodríguez-Naveiras1María de los Dolores Valadez Sierra2Dylan Costantini3África Borges4University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Psychobiology and Methodology, University of La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainUniversity Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, MexicoWorking and Research Group on Giftedness, University of La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Psychobiology and Methodology, University of La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDespite the growing body of research examining the personality traits of individuals with high abilities, little clarity exists about how they differ from the general population, especially within the university context. This study aimed to identify distinct personality traits by examining 268 high-ability university students alongside a matched average-ability group through a retrospective ex post facto design. Results revealed significant differences only in the trait of responsibility (<i>p</i> = 0.037), with lower scores observed among high-ability students. This outcome may be related to specific academic environmental factors, such as insufficient challenges. It can be concluded that, although stereotypes often associate high-ability students with certain personality traits, such as openness to experience, the present results do not reflect such differences. Therefore, it is important to conduct well-designed studies to determine the characteristics of high-ability individuals and how they differ from average-ability students.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3200/13/1/7high abilitiesaverage abilityuniversity studentspersonality |
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| title | Differences in Personality Between High-Ability and Average-Ability University Students |
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