The Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches to the Study of Personality

  The idiographic and the nomothetic are two different perspectives that coexist in the study of personality. Although the objective of both is to describe this construct, there are essential differences. Knowing how to differentiate between these two approaches means it’s possible to have a more precise idea of what the study of personality implies. Next, we’ll explore the differences between the idiographic and nomothetic approaches to personality. Research suggests that there are many definitions of personality. They vary depending on the particular theory. But, as a rule, experts agree that personality consists of a set of qualities that condition…