Studies from Adrian Furnham et al Add New Findings in the Area of Science [The dark side of workplace personality: Examining the relationship between Horney's neurotic needs, self-esteem and the High Potential Trait Indicator (HPTI)].

This article focuses on a study conducted in Oslo, Norway, examining the relationship between Horney's Neurotic Needs—Moving Away (Detachment), Moving Against (Aggression), and Moving Toward (Compliance) Others—and personality traits, self-esteem, and work-related characteristics. Using the Horney-Coolidge Tri-dimensional Inventory (HCTI), High Potential Trait Indicator (HPTI), and a self-esteem measure, the research found that these neurotic needs negatively correlated with Adjustment but not with Conscientiousness. Regression analyses indicated that these traits explained a significant portion of variance in Adjustment, Risk Approach, and Competitiveness, suggesting that the three Horney traits may represent "dark-side" personality variables relevant in applied workplace settings. The study contributes to understanding how neurotic needs relate to personality and self-esteem in occupational contexts. [Extracted from the article]