Table 2.
Comparison of Population and Sample Mean Scores in Personality Domains
| Domains | Sample Mean | Population Meana | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men (n=59) | |||
| Neuroticism | 88.6 | 86.5 | 0.44 |
| Extraversion | 106.7 | 110.5 | 0.10 |
| Openness | 105.0 | 115.5 | <0.01** |
| Agreeableness | 120.5 | 117.5 | 0.23 |
| Conscientiousness | 124.0 | 115.5 | <0.01** |
| Women (n=43) | |||
| Neuroticism | 94.6 | 96.5 | 0.64 |
| Extraversion | 104.8 | 110.0 | 0.10 |
| Openness | 108.7 | 117.5 | <0.01** |
| Agreeableness | 129.5 | 124.0 | 0.02* |
| Conscientiousness | 124.5 | 116.5 | <0.01** |
Notes: aAccording to the reference norms of the French NEO PI-R (Rolland, 1998). *P<0.05, **P<0.01.