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Clusters of general counterproductive behavior and associated personality profiles.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: (Wiernik et al., 2021) to determine how much of the prediction from personality is due to profile-level effects (elevation of traits) or profile-pattern effects (configuration of traits). Finding that configurations indicative of personality malfunction dominate prediction, finally, we cluster analyze similarity coefficients among personality profiles across GCB variables. We discover two metaclusters and four subordinate clusters. These clusters may represent archetypical forms of GCB, and their related profiles may reflect archetypical forms of personality malfunction. Clusters also strongly parallel the externalizing superspectrum of psychopathology, suggesting a potential general taxonomy of GCB. We conclude by discussing implications for theory and practice, as well as limitations and future research directions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Journal of Applied Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/apl0001344

Authors: Michael P. Wilmot, Deniz S. Ones, Brenton M. Wiernik

Institutions: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Personality Traits and Psychology

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7130517250

FWCI: 7.967

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