Dominant Personality
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What Does It Mean to Have a Dominant Personality?
Kelly Ferguson
Last Modified Date: February 09, 2021
The dominant personality type is a description used for people who generally like to take control of a situation or, in a less healthy way, other people. An individual with a dominant personality may have several characteristics common among naturally dominant people. He or she may enjoy controlling or bossing others around, and may get angry if expected to obey others, or he or she might be laid back in relationships with other people but be extremely task-oriented and focused on achieving goals. Some individuals with a dominant personality will be more likely than others to take it beyond a simple issue of control and into an abusive situation. Conversely, some naturally dominant individuals have no desire to hurt or control others' lives, but simply enjoy being able to take charge and get things done if the need arises.
It is a fairly common belief that men are more likely than women to have a dominant personality. To a certain degree, some people believe it is more acceptable in society for a man to have a dominant personality than if a woman acted in the same way. For example, in some relationships, the man expects to control the finances and the major decisions simply because he is the male in the relationship. If the roles were reversed, some people would find that odd, and assume that the man must be unhappy in that situation, having to "obey" a woman. In reality, both men and women can have a dominant personality, and it is no healthier or less healthy in one gender than the other.
Some of these misconceptions may stem from a confusion between a "dominant" person and someone who takes it too far or acts aggressively toward people to whom he or she feels superior, sometimes referred to as a "domineering" person. Where a dominant personality would be very useful, for example, in a business situation where a charismatic, influential person can successfully lead others, someone who is domineering, or dominant to an unhealthy extent, might try to micromanage others and be unwilling to listen to the opinions of coworkers. Dominant people are extremely important to the way businesses, relationships, and even whole societies work as long as they do not become domineering.
At the opposite end of the spectrum from a dominant personality would be a submissive personality. A submissive person is more likely to enjoy being controlled and taken care of than he or she would be to take charge. For this reason, relationships often form between people with opposing types, where one partner is dominant and the other submissive. This kind of relationship has the potential to be unhealthy if taken to an abusive extent, but it also has the potential to be a happy relationship for both partners because they are each in the role they find most comfortable.
@donasmrs-- Yes, my mom is very dominant. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living with someone who is dominant. On one side, it's great having someone who can take care of everything and take responsibility. On the other side, sometimes I get so frustrated by being told what to do all the time. I can't take decisions on my own and when I try, I'm not taken seriously.
I also don't get to learn to do things because my mom is always there to do it. I feel helpless sometimes. I don't like being reliant on someone but a parent with a dominant character won't have it any other way.
My dad has a very dominant personality and so do I. When we are around each other, it's a constant struggle about who's going to take charge.
I agree that society still expects the male to have a dominant role in the family. But slowly, things are changing.
I have a friend, she is the bread winner of her family. Her husband works, but doesn't have a regular income. So when they decided to have a family, they decided that she would work and that he would stay home and take care of the baby. Of course, they both have a say in decisions about family, but no doubt, my friend is more dominant and usually gets her way. It's like their roles are reversed.
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They tend to be the class presidents and football team captains in high school, the top movers and shakers on college campuses and the forceful, full-steam-ahead bosses at work. Dominant personalities are drawn to such positions, since they offer opportunities to lead, direct, shine and tackle major challenges. These take-charge types often do well in leadership positions, but they also struggle at times with interpersonal relationships, since they typically prefer their own opinions and making unilateral decisions over hearing from others and consensus building.
The DISC personality types model, developed by American psychologist William Moulton Marston, identifies two passive and two active personality types. One of the active types is the Dominant personality. This personality type is described as task-oriented, rather than people-oriented, and is generally characterized as direct, decisive and highly self-confident. Such people prefer leading to following and frequently crave being in charge of whatever situation they're in, inclining them to seek management and leadership positions. They often exhibit risk-taking and problem-solving behaviors, and can be motivated by new challenges at work and in their personal lives.
People with dominant personalities can find personal relationships challenging, due to a strong need to always be calling the shots. This can be off-putting to those seeking greater give-and-take in a relationship. Also, dominant personalities are not typically good at listening to others or valuing their opinions, whether at work or in personal relationships, and likely have to work hard to develop better "connecting" skills if their relationships are to be successful. The dominant personality's orientation toward reaching goals and completing tasks can pose problems in personal relationships, where the emphasis is usually more on meeting one another's needs and focusing on the individual rather than achieving specific set goals.
When dominant personalities focus their energy, problem-solving skills and determination toward handling challenges at work, they can be invaluable as leaders of project teams. Their strong desire to see tangible results from any project they undertake pushes them to complete projects successfully and helps them push through any obstacles they face. They also are typically not afraid to take on new subject matter or major projects, welcoming the challenge, particularly if they are in charge. This is especially true if they are given the freedom to take risks or try new things in the process of handling workplace challenges.
The same things that push a dominant personality to charge ahead, full-steam, on activities he finds interesting or exciting can also cause problems in the workplace, particularly in the "works and plays well with others" category. A person with a dominant personality often chafes under close supervision and does not appreciate either bosses or peers questioning or criticizing his efforts or approach. He can come across as intolerant or dismissive of those around him. He also is easily bored by the day-to-day routine and therefore may not give the necessary attention to detail or repetitive tasks, which can cause problems with his co-workers.
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As a national security analyst for the U.S. government, Molly Thompson wrote extensively for classified USG publications. Thompson established and runs a strategic analysis company, is a professional genealogist and participates in numerous community organizations.Thompson holds degrees from Wellesley and Georgetown in psychology, political science and international relations.
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