Measures of traits of Goldberg's five factor model were correlated with value domain scores from the Rokeach Value Survey for a sample of 65 undergraduate students. Specific values were significantly related to scores on Openness (Conformity, Self-direction, Maturity, Altruism), Conscientiousness (Security, Achievement, Maturity, Altruism), Agreeableness (Achievement, Altruism), and Neuroticism (Conformity). The results underscore the commonalities between traits and values and raise questions about their respective conceptualizations.
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