In this paper, I will provide an analysis of Muhammad Ali’s personality using the Five Factor Model (McCrae & John, 1992) and its facets as described in the IPIP-NEO Narrative Report (Johnson, n.d.). My analysis is based on the contents of Mr. Ali’s obituary in Sports Illustrated (Hoffer, 2016). Evidence from his obituary suggests that Mr. Ali was high in extraversion throughout his life, relatively average in agreeableness, high in conscientiousness, low in neuroticism, and average in openness to experience.
When it comes to the Extraversion factor, there was sufficient evidence that Muhammad Ali would’ve had a high-ranking score. High extraverts are social, outgoing, energetic, and enjoy being around people (Johnson, n.d.). “The spotlight, in whatever form, was not something Cassius chose to avoid” (Hoffer, 2016). This statement from the obituary provides evidence that Mr. Ali would’ve ranked high for the gregariousness facet. Becoming a world-famous boxer allowed for a constant stimulation coming from crowds of people. High rankers in gregariousness tend to enjoy the …show more content…
His career as a boxer was an obvious indicator that he had a liking for performing arts. Hoffer (2016) stated that Ali created a whole new form of entertainment within his sport through his personality. Hoffer (2016) also stated that “there was boxing, and there was Ali” which accounts for his individualistic character and creation of a more interesting world associated with the imagination facet (Johnson, n.d.). In Ali’s years of retirement, his “ferocious itinerary”, as described by Hoffer (2016), consisted of endeavors that allowed for a comfortable lifestyle. The behavior he exhibited in his retirement would rank him average on the adventurousness facet because although he partook in new activities and travels, he created a familiar routine for himself that allowed for stability and relaxation (Johnson,
When it comes to the Extraversion factor, there was sufficient evidence that Muhammad Ali would’ve had a high-ranking score. High extraverts are social, outgoing, energetic, and enjoy being around people (Johnson, n.d.). “The spotlight, in whatever form, was not something Cassius chose to avoid” (Hoffer, 2016). This statement from the obituary provides evidence that Mr. Ali would’ve ranked high for the gregariousness facet. Becoming a world-famous boxer allowed for a constant stimulation coming from crowds of people. High rankers in gregariousness tend to enjoy the …show more content…
His career as a boxer was an obvious indicator that he had a liking for performing arts. Hoffer (2016) stated that Ali created a whole new form of entertainment within his sport through his personality. Hoffer (2016) also stated that “there was boxing, and there was Ali” which accounts for his individualistic character and creation of a more interesting world associated with the imagination facet (Johnson, n.d.). In Ali’s years of retirement, his “ferocious itinerary”, as described by Hoffer (2016), consisted of endeavors that allowed for a comfortable lifestyle. The behavior he exhibited in his retirement would rank him average on the adventurousness facet because although he partook in new activities and travels, he created a familiar routine for himself that allowed for stability and relaxation (Johnson,