Diurnal types, the ''Big Five'' personality factors, and other personal characteristics

Author(s): Gerard, D. A.

Journal/Book: J Soc Behav Pers. 1996; 11: PO Box 37, Corte Madera, CA 94976. Select Press. 273-283.

Abstract: Differences between morning and evening types (i.e., diurnal types) on the ''Big Five'' personality factors, self-esteem, body-esteem, and locus of control were examined. Consistent with previous research, evening types were marginally more extroverted than morning types. More pronounced were differences between diurnal types on the conscientiousness factor of the Big Five, and in self-esteem and locus of control: Morning types were more conscientious, higher in self-esteem, and more internal in locus of control than evening types. Implications for future research on relationships among diurnal type, personality, and other personal characteristics are discussed.

Note: Article LA Jackson, Michigan State Univ, Dept Psychol, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA

Keyword(s): 5-FACTOR MODEL; INDIVIDUAL-DIFFERENCES; NATURAL-LANGUAGE; QUESTIONNAIRES; CONSISTENCY; VALIDATION; SCALE

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