This study examined the effects of personality on performance in the sport of Eventing. A questionnaire consisting of the abbreviated Big Five and Core-Self Evaluations (CSE) was administered to 155 participants who were split into three groups: Amateurs (n = 48), Progressive Amateurs (n = 62) and Professionals (n = 45). The criteria were self and other rated performance. The results showed that CSE, Conscientiousness and Extraversion were significant predictors of actual and rated performance. Implications and limitations were discussed.
KeywordsBig Five PersonalityCore Self-EvaluationsEquestrian EventingAmateursProfessionals
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