Five-Factor Personality Domains and Job Performance: A Second Order Meta-Analysis

Publication date: Available online 27 July 2019Source: Journal of Research in PersonalityAuthor(s): Yimin He, M. Brent Donnellan, Anjelica M. MendozaAbstractSeveral meta-analyses have investigated the job-related validities of the traits associated with the Five-Factor Model (FFM). The presence of second-order sampling error, however, might complicate the interpretation of these meta-analyses (i.e., random error across different meta-analyses). The current paper therefore evaluates variability across different meta-analyses and tests for key moderators (i.e., performance criteria, sources of ratings, and context). Results suggested that the variation in the predictive validity of several FFM traits and facets across multiple performance criteria was attributable to second-order sampling error. However, true variation existed for some moderators such as sources of personality information (self-reports versus informant reports). The current analyses therefore enhance knowledge about the usefulness and generalizability of personality traits in work contexts.

Source: Journal of Research in Personality - July 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research