The question "What are the five factors of personality development?" is somewhat incomplete. It should be rephrased as: What are the traits that constitute the five-factor model (FFM) of personality? The following answer is based on the provided reference.
The five factors of personality, according to the five-factor model (FFM), also known as the "Big Five" personality traits, are:
The Five-Factor Model (FFM)
These traits represent broad dimensions of personality and are used to describe individual differences in behavior, thoughts, and feelings.
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Extraversion | Characterized by assertiveness, energy, and gregariousness. Sometimes referred to as surgency. |
| Neuroticism | Reflects the tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, frustration, envy, jealousy, guilt, depressed mood, and loneliness. |
| Openness to Experience | Involves imagination, feelings, actions, and ideas. People high in openness are curious, and have a wide range of interests. |
| Agreeableness | Characterized by trust, altruism, kindness, affection, and other prosocial behaviors. |
| Conscientiousness | Reflects thoughtfulness, good impulse control, goal-directed behaviors, and organization. |
These five factors are considered broad dimensions and each encompasses a range of more specific personality traits. The five-factor model is widely used in personality research and assessment because it provides a comprehensive and relatively concise framework for understanding individual differences.
