Psychology of Aggression
Theoretical background, self-control, components of non-violent personality, nonviolence as normative, conflict factors in conflict resolution.
6. Components of the nonviolent personality
Goldberg[1] stated in the concept BIG FIVE 1990:
1. Openness: It refers to information -seeking and intellectual curiosity. A high scorer on this factor is curious, broad minded, imaginative and non-traditional.
2. Conscientiousness: Involving self-control, it refers to one's tendency to carry out the tasks in hand. High scorers are those who are reliable, disciplined and motivated.
3. Agreeableness: It refers to one's range from compassion to antagonism. High scorers tend to be those who are trusting and forgiving, helpful and straight -forward.
4. Neuroticism: This factor measures the emotional stability involving adjustment to distress, cravings and self-satisfaction. Low scorers tend to be calm, hardy, and relaxed,
5. Extraversion: It assesses one's interpersonal interaction and need for stimulation. High scorers arc usually sociable, optimistic and fun-loving.