| Summary: | Introduction: Differentiating between normal, pathological, and positive
traits may be achieved by conceptualizing personality traits as a continuum
in which these aspects could be placed as sickness or health poles. The
tendency to focus on one aspect of the continuum to the detriment of the
other has prompted the following question: What would be the outcome
of studying both aspects conjointly?
Aims: This study aimed at assessing the appropriateness of different personality
adjustment indexes proposed by the Dual Personality Model. These
indexes combine positive and pathological aspects of personality in a single
measure.
Methods: The sample was composed of 1061 individuals from the general
Argentinian population (Mage=39.87, SD=14.68, 51% males).
Results: Individuals who scored higher on the personality adjustment index
(PAI) had higher positive traits and well-being, and lower pathological
traits, psychological symptoms, and lack of personality functioning. Also,
higher scores on each trait continuum index were related to favorable outcomes.
Conclusions: It was concluded that PAI and trait continuum indexes are
potentially useful measures for psychological research and for applied fields.
The possibility of combining pathological and healthy aspects in a single
measure makes it possible to view individuals in an integrated manner in
any personality assessment. The indexes should be considered global measures
which could be further complemented with a disaggregated analysis.
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