PERSONALITY AND LIFE ADJUSTMENT AFTER SPINAL-CORD INJURY - AN EXPLORATORY-STUDY

This study identified the relationship between personality and multipl e components of life adjustment after spinal cord injury (SCI). One hu ndred five men completed the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI), a mea sure of personality. In general, the NEO-PI accounted for the greatest amount of variance of scales reflecting general adaptation. Of the gl obal domains, only two scales were strongly associated with the SCI ou tcomes. Among the NEO-PI facet scales, Depression was correlated with the greatest number of outcomes, whereas Warmth, Positive Emotions, Ac tions, and Values were correlated with superior outcomes. These findin gs suggest that assessment of personality is an invaluable aid in pred icting long-term outcomes after SCI and should remain a priority in di verse rehabilitation settings.