Beatrice Rammstedt|Daniel Danner|Clemens M. Lechner
Personality, competencies, and life outcomes: results from the German PIAAC longitudinal study
GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences|GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences|GESIS - Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences
present paper investigates power personality predict important life outcomes context programme international assessment adult competencies piaac global level personality described big five dimensions extraversion agreeableness conscientiousness emotional stability openness experience five dimensions assessed german piaac longitudinal study n 4122 thus directly related central competence outcome indicators measured piaac first step report relationships big five dimensions basic competencies literacy numeracy second step investigate extent five personality dimensions contribute explaining six important life outcomes beyond competencies sociodemographic characteristics results indicate personality substantially related six life outcomes portion variance explained personality similar sometimes larger explained competencies adjusting competencies personality incrementally predictive life satisfaction health particular lesser extent educational attainment employment status income outcome personality incrementally predictive competencies participation continuing education overall findings highlight merit including measures big five personality domains upcoming cycles piaac