PSIHOLOŠKE KARAKTERISTIKE LIČNOSTI I TEŽNJA KA POSTIGNUĆU

Abstract

                    The topic of this paper explores the complex relationship between psychological personality characteristics and the pursuit of achievement. The goal of this research is to determine whether psychological characteristics and socio-demographic variables can influence the pursuit of achievement. Through an analysis of relevant literature, empirical studies, and psychological models, this paper explores various aspects of the relationship between personality and achievement striving.

                    Understanding these connections provides valuable insight into human motivation and behavior and has a wide range of practical implications for supporting individuals in achieving their goals.

                    The results show that socio-demographic variables explain 34% of the variance. The biggest contribution in the model is given by the gender variable (β = -.296, p<0.01) and the age variable (β = -.232, p<0.05). Personality characteristics explained 64% of the variance. The variable negative valence (β = .426, p<0.01) makes the biggest contribution to the model, followed by aggressiveness (β = .237, p<0.01) and positive valence (β = .214, p<0.05).                    This research thematizes the complex interaction between psychological characteristics of personality and the pursuit of achievement and aims to deepen and understand personality traits and achievement.