This study investigated whether academic non-achievers differed from academic achievers in terms of their personal characteristics. A sample of 216 undergraduate students that were either enrolled in a college restoration program or part of a control group were administered the 16PF-5 Personality Questionnaire (Cattell, Cattell, & Cattell, 1993) and the College Student Questionnaire measuring five psychosocial factors. MANOVAs and independent t-tests revealed significant group differences for six of the primary personality traits, two global personality factors, and three psychosocial factors. Multiple regression analyses showed that time management served as a mediator of GPA with personality traits and psychosocial factors having direct and indirect moderating affects on time management.
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