A meta-analysis on the general factor of personality and its relation with leadership outcomes: Evidence from mainland China

In the past decades, many studies have confirmed that specific personality traits correlate such a general factor of (GFP) emerges. order to test whether characteristics this are universal, thorough tests in various cultures required. Accordingly, we conducted meta-analysis on GFP mainland China. After testing sensitivity GFP, correction for attenuation, samples' geographical distribution, types samples, and questionnaires, population China ( N = 30,863, K 53). To further examine nature tested it is indicative social effectiveness by studying associations with (1) leadership (2) abusive supervision. The results implied high-GFP leaders indeed work more effectively r 0.17) were less (?0.20), as rated their subordinates. This study among Chinese samples adds literature showing consistency large Eastern country. • General Factor Personality can be found population. stable across subpopulations positively related effectiveness. negatively populations, also seems indicate