An experimental study to determine the personality characteristics of forensic students

The thesis has explored the relationship between competition in forensics and personality trait levels. Forensics students' personalities were compared to the non-forensic population by event and number of years of competition. The Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and the Maudsley Personality inventory were used to measure student trait levels. Seventeen traits were tested: Extroversion, Neuroticism, Achievement, Deference; Order, Exhibition, Autonomy, Affiliation, Intraception, Succorance, Dominance, Abasement, Nurturance, Change, Endurance, Heterosexuality, and Aggression.In addition, the-thesis has discussed the ramifications of personality study on forensics students. Implications concerning the forensic coaches use of personality studies, has also beer discussed. It was found that forensic students' personalities differ significantly from the non-forensic population, and that there is significant difference in personality traits according to event specialized and length of experience.