Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesConsidering Competition Avoidant Individuals Via the Big Five ModelRichard M. Ryckman, Bill Thornton, Joel A. Gold, Shawn CollierProblem statement: This study sought to increase our understanding of the personality characteristics of competition avoidant individuals by examining differential associations between the Big Five personality traits and competition avoidance. Approach: Participants (n = 169) completed a questionnaire set including relevant assessments, the Competition Avoidance Scale and the Five-Factor Model Inventory with subscales for Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 26 Nov 2011 · 7,902 accessesView PDFCite