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Conscientiousness
Tendency to control impulses and act in socially acceptable ways; planning, organizing and executing tasks. Behaviors that facilitate goal-directed behavior (Srivastava) Self-control ability and ability to design effective methods of action (Goldberg)
The facets of conscientiousness are:
Achievement striving
Cautiousness
Dutilfulness
Orderliness
Self-discipline
Self-efficacy
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Professionals used to personality psychometrics are used to interpreting the traits and facets of the OCEAN model. If this is not your case, below you will find non-exhaustive information to understand the meaning of the scores, which you should interpret with the help of professionals.
Definitions and ranges
CONSCIESTIUSNESS TRAIT RANGES | ||
People with a lower sense of conscientiousness are more likely to procrastinate and to behave with frivolity, informality and laxity. They show little reflection and can be thoughtless, fickle and impulsive, with difficulties to organize and little involvement. | Tendency to control impulses and act in socially acceptable ways; planning, organizing and executing tasks. Behaviors that facilitate goal-directed behavior (Srivastava) Self-control ability and ability to design effective methods of action (Goldberg) | People with high responsibility stand out for their self-control: the ability to delay gratification, work within the rules, and plan and organize effectively. Strong commitment to objectives and goals. They are seen by others as trustworthy, disciplined, punctual and methodical people. Extreme scoring can lead to overly perfectionistic behaviors and work addiction (Goldberg) |
Conscientiousness facets
Achievement striving: High aspiration levels and a tendency to work hard to achieve one’s own goals |
Cautiousness: Tendency to think carefully before deciding and acting |
Dutifulness: Adhere to one’s own ethical principles and fulfill obligations, even if they are uncomfortable |
Orderliness: Need for cleanliness, structure and organization |
Self-discipline: Ability to start tasks and carry them out, overcoming boredom and distractions |
Self-efficacy: Feeling capable, effective and decisive in dealing with aspects of life |
Frequently doubting your ability to achieve your goals | Doubting oneself | Self-efficacy | Self-insurance | Feeling that you have the ability to be successful in the tasks you set out to carry out |
Satisfaction with the level of achievement and not feeling the need to set ambitious goals | Conform / Modest in aspirations | Achievement striving | Ambitious Aspirations | Set lofty goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them |
Do not overly value order and organization in daily life | Messy | Orderliness | Organized | Feeling a strong need for structure in your life |
Do what you want, regardless of rules or obligations | Carefree | Dutifulness | Compliant | Taking rules and obligations seriously, even when they are uncomfortable |
Prefer to act immediately than spend time deliberating to make a decision | Impulsive | Cautiousness | Reflexive | Think carefully in decisions before making them |
Having a hard time sticking to difficult tasks for a long period of time | Inconstant | Self-discipline | Persistent | Being able to tackle and stick with arduous tasks while maintaining consistency |
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