Blair, Carrie A.Palmieri, Rachele E.Paz Aparicio, Carmen2021-06-072021-06-072018-09-28Blair, C. A., Palmieri, R. E. & Paz-Aparicio, C. (2018). Do Big 5 Personality Characteristics and Narcissism Predict Engagement in Leader Development? Frontiers in Psychology, 9:1817.1664-1078https://hdl.handle.net/10016/32837This study examines personality as a predictor of engagement behavior displayed during leader development programs. Leader development engagement behavior (LDEB) is measured by collecting self- and director ratings of behaviors displayed by undergraduate students during 1-year leader development programs (e.g., showing interest in a variety of topics, maintaining a positive attitude, arriving prepared for meetings, engaging with peers, and reflecting on development). Results suggest that factors of the Big 5 personality characteristics and the Narcissism Personality Inventory predict engagement behaviors in leader development. Post hoc analysis was conducted to better understand patterns of relationships between Big 5 factors and narcissism with specific LDEBs. Narcissism is negatively correlated with director ratings of reflection on development and engagement with peers. As a result of this research, leader development program directors should consider the benefits and risks of including narcissistic individuals in leader development programs.12eng© 2018 Blair, Palmieri and Paz-Aparicio.Atribución 3.0 EspañaPersonalityNarcissismLeadership developmentExtraversionAgreeablenessBig 5research articleIngeniería Mecánicahttps://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01817open access1Art. 181712Frontiers in Psychology9AR/0000022075