Emotional Stability at work
Emotional Stability reflects resilience and steadiness under pressure. Higher scorers stay calm and even-tempered; lower scorers are more emotionally reactive and sensitive to stress.
High scorers are emotionally stable, calm, and able to handle stress well. They do not typically experience persistent negative moods.
Low scorers are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. They may experience negative emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, guilt, and disgust.
The six facets of Emotional Stability
- N1
Risk Anticipation
Awareness of and attentiveness to potential risks.
- N2
Frustration Tolerance
Capacity to stay patient and composed under pressure.
- N3
Pragmatism
Realistic, grounded outlook on outcomes and setbacks.
- N4
Social Confidence
Ease and self-assurance in social situations.
- N5
Impulse Control
Ability to resist temptations and act with restraint.
- N6
Pressure Tolerance
Capacity to stay calm and focused under stress.
The archetypes in this family
Work personas anchored in Emotional Stability, each a distinct, healthy way this trait shows up on the job.
The Crisis Pilot
2 anchor traitsHigh Pressure Tolerance, high Self-Discipline, moderate Assertiveness - performs in the storm.
The Steady Hand
3 anchor traitsHigh Pressure Tolerance, low Excitement-Seeking, high Cautiousness - the calm, deliberate anchor.
The Sentinel
3 anchor traitsHigh Risk Anticipation, high Cautiousness, high Dutifulness - the watch that catches the danger early.
The Realist
3 anchor traitsHigh Pragmatism, high Frustration Tolerance, high Cautiousness - the grounded one who doesn't flinch and doesn't kid themselves.
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