The Effect of Birth Order on Personality and Leadership

Authors

  • Courtney Tricarichi Long Island University-Post
  • David S. Jalajas Long Island University-Post

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v19i1.1094

Keywords:

Human Resource, Leadership, Psychology

Abstract

Research has shown birth order influences aspects of a person’s life. Among them are intelligence, personality, and leadership. In this study we explored whether birth order influences personality and leadership style in a group activity. We used the Big Five Inventory to measure personality, the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire to assess leadership style, and administered a questionnaire to gather birth order and other personal information. Participants completed the personality and leadership scales and were then assigned to a group to perform a group task. Contrary to expectations, we found no differences between firstborns and laterborns regarding either personality or leadership styles.

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Published

2019-03-19

How to Cite

Tricarichi, C., & Jalajas, D. S. (2019). The Effect of Birth Order on Personality and Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v19i1.1094

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