Personality inventory correlates of creativity among architects

Abstract

Conducted multiple stepwise correlation analyses on each of 7 personality inventories against the rated creativity of 62 architects from a nationwide sample. In each analysis the best combination of 3 variables was identified. The equations derived from the analyses were then validated on a 2nd sample of 62 architects. Initial multiple correlations ranged from .80-.30; cross validated coefficients ranged from .55-.20. Specific cross-validated coefficients were as follows: Adjective Check List, .38; Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior questionnaire, CPI, .47; MMPI, .20; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, .42; SVIB, .55; and Allport-Vernon Lindzey Study of Values, .38. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)