ObjectivePartialing is a statistical procedure in which the variance shared among two or more constructs is removed, allowing researchers to examine the unique properties of the residualized, partialed, or unique portions of each construct. Although this technique is common, its use has been criticized due to the difficulty faced in interpreting residualized variables, especially when the original

IntroductionSelf‐transcendence—connectedness within and beyond the self—is a complex phenomenon theorized to increase with age, but evidence is mixed. This longitudinal study is the first to investigate changes in self‐transcendence across late midlife using life story narratives.MethodWe tracked self‐reported and narrative identity self‐transcendence scores of 163 participants as they aged from M

IntroductionExisting literature has highlighted the relevance of Pro‐environmental behaviors (PEBs)—actions intended to benefit the environment—to Eudaimonic well‐being (EWB, i.e., meaning in life and connectedness to others). However, most research has focused on stable individual differences and utilized cross‐sectional designs, giving limited attention to the momentary fluctuations of PEBs within

ObjectiveThe current study aimed to elucidate how fluctuations in social mindfulness were related to early adolescents' proactive and reactive aggressive behavior on a day‐to‐day basis. Daily (within‐person) fluctuations and average between‐person differences in classroom interpersonal climate were further examined as potential moderators of the aforementioned daily association, respectively.MethodUsing

ObjectiveSchizotypal personality traits, such as unusual experiences, odd beliefs, or social anhedonia, predict psychotic‐like experiences (PLEs) and heightened stress‐reactivity in daily life. Yet, in previous studies, stressor appraisal, but not exposure, was used to predict stress‐reactivity, which might be a consequence of behavioral sensitization rather than a valid predictor of it.MethodWe conducted

ObjectiveWhile most existing research on the Dark Triad focuses on the outcomes associated with these traits, studies examining their development are relatively limited. Although genetic perspectives are popular in explaining the origins of DT traits, external environments and personal experiences may also have a potential impact on their development. Therefore, this study aims to investigate this

ObjectiveThis research investigates how reflective processes, such as past‐temporal and social comparisons, enhance changes in explicit and implicit self‐concepts of social–emotional traits and whether these effects differ with age.MethodWe conducted two preregistered multi‐method studies to examine whether past‐temporal or social comparisons predict changes in emotional stability and extraversion

ObjectiveThe importance of diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice has been increasingly emphasized in different institutions and organizations around the world. The present research adopted an individual differences approach to understanding people's attitudes toward diversity and social justice.MethodAcross three studies (Ns ranging from 371 to 700), participants completed measures of Big Five

ObjectiveReality perception is often altered by general dispositional factors that are associated with emotional vulnerability, both inherited and acquired, that emerge in a specific learning context. The current study will examine whether neuroticism and looming cognitive style, factors that account for emotional vulnerability, interact in a manner that influences the evaluative conditioning effect

IntroductionResearchers seldom consider the interplay between self‐enhancement (SE) and well‐being at both inter‐ and intraindividual levels. Previous studies have primarily focused on agentic SE and hedonic well‐being, often neglecting communal SE and eudaimonic well‐being. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the reciprocal relationship between both agentic and communal SE and both

ObjectiveTo explore the developmental pathways linking infant psychomotor function with personality in late adolescence through cognitive, social, and self‐regulation skills. The broader research question, seen through the lens of embodied cognition, is whether cognition and personality in youth develop from basic sensorimotor and communicative systems in infancy.MethodThe sample included 9202 participants

BackgroundRegional differences in the Big Five personality domains have been observed in several countries at different geographical granularities, often correlating with regional political, economic, social, and health (PESH) indicators.ObjectiveWe examined the extent of regional personality differences in Estonia and whether these differences were meaningfully correlated with PESH indicators.MethodsUsing

ObjectiveIn times of societal crises, it is pivotal to understand and share others' feelings. Yet, the role of empathy in fostering prosocial responses during societal crises has not gained enough attention. Our study uses the onset of Russia's war on Ukraine to examine three key questions: (1) Is empathy related to attitudes toward pro‐refugee policies? (2) Does empathy correlate with a higher tolerance

IntroductionPrevious studies have revealed that perfectionism and identity development during adolescence are related. However, no longitudinal study has been conducted on the impact of perfectionism on identity development in adulthood. In the present study, we analyzed for the first time the longitudinal relationship between personal standards, an indicator of perfectionistic strivings, and concern

IntroductionHow does a student's personality development relate to the personality of their classmates? The school class builds a pertinent comparison group during adolescence that has been identified as a critical factor in students' development of abilities and self‐perceptions. This study empirically tests the impact of classroom personality composition on changes in adolescents' Big Five personality

ObjectiveDuring late adolescence, adolescents' educational identity may be especially salient as they need to make important decisions regarding their education around the transition from secondary school to tertiary education. The way adolescents shape their identity during this period may have important implications for their academic functioning and psychological well‐being.MethodIn the present

ObjectiveA large number of studies—usually based on samples of adults—have revealed a negative relationship between cognitive abilities and right‐wing ideological attitudes. Recently, this relationship has been claimed to be weaker among adolescents.MethodWe administered data in a sample of adolescents (N = 531) who completed a full cognitive abilities test, as well as a number of abridged, performance‐based

ObjectiveEveryday creativity is fundamental to human existence and improved well‐being. Beyond recent attention regarding how contextual, lifestyle, personality, and neurobiological differences might foster everyday creativity, empathy may also constitute an intriguing connection. However, this potential relationship has not yet been systematically assessed.MethodsStudy 1 used multiple psychometric

ObjectiveSocial media content created by users with different personality traits presents various sentiment tendencies, easily leading to irrational public opinion. This study aims to explore the relationships between users' personality traits and sentiment tendencies of user‐generated content (UGC).MethodWe crawled 18,686 tweets of 1, 215 users from Twitter to figure out the relationships between

ObjectiveText analysis is a form of psychological assessment that involves converting qualitative information (text) into quantitative data. We tested whether automated text analysis using Generative Pre‐trained Transformers (GPTs) can match the “gold standard” of manual text analysis, even when assessing a highly nuanced construct like spirituality.MethodIn Study 1, N = 2199 US undergraduates wrote

ObjectiveBorderline personality disorder (BPD) frequently co‐occurs with addictive behaviors. One such behavior that is increasing, especially among college students, is pathological gaming. However, to the best of our knowledge, no prior research has been conducted on BPD in relation to internet gaming disorder (IGD), despite the two sharing correlates such as negative emotionality and impulsivity

IntroductionLonely people often crave social connection, but their social interactions fall short of fulfilling their needs. Although loneliness has been associated with negative views of the world, it is not clear whether these world beliefs contribute to the unfulfilling social interaction patterns that sustain loneliness. This research examined the role of world beliefs in explaining the effects

ObjectiveThis study explores the NodeIdentifyR algorithm (NIRA) as a novel network analysis method for examining Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) traits.MethodsUsing a sample of 2230 Brazilian adults (aged 18–73 years) who responded to ASPD‐related factors of the Personality Inventory for DSM‐5 (PID‐5), we applied NIRA to an ASPD network and compared its results with traditional network analysis

ObjectiveSelf‐compassion can help people when they make mistakes, but does it affect how people respond when falsely accused of making a mistake? In this research, we tested the hypothesis that self‐compassion is associated with lower levels of anger after a false accusation which, in turn, lowers the likelihood that people will attempt to challenge the accusation.MethodIn Studies 1A (N = 422) and

ObjectivePrevious research has documented a negative between‐person association between gratitude and depressed mood. However, how gratitude relates to depressed mood at the within‐person level remains less understood. The current study aimed to revisit the association between gratitude and depressed mood using a daily diary approach and examine the potential moderating effects of trait gratitude,

IntroductionPsychology textbooks abound with demonstrations of classic biases, yet the question why some people are more or less susceptible to those biases remains little explored. Drawing on Schwartz Values Theory (1992), we aim to show how individual differences in personal values, which express trans‐situational, chronic motivations of a perceiver, impact cognitive biases.MethodIn six studies (N

BackgroundFor individuals living alone, having a diverse personal network is considered crucial for mitigating the risk of social isolation and enhancing well‐being. Although a reciprocal dynamic between network diversity and well‐being is likely, longitudinal evidence supporting reciprocal effects is limited. This study investigates dynamic transactions between network diversity and well‐being (life

ObjectiveVarious psychological concepts with different names reflect essentially the same content. A recent study (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2023.112102) found short scales of subclinical psychopathy and everyday sadism to be affected by this so‐called jangle fallacy: Latent factors of psychopathy and everyday sadism were almost perfectly correlated, the nomological networks of psychopathy and

ObjectiveThe current study assessed how individuals evaluate potential romantic partners who display either low, medium, or high levels of DT traits for short‐term (STR) and long‐term (LTR) relationships.MethodsNine fictitious persons in the form of vignettes (description of behavior and facial image) were presented to every participant. The sex of the fictitious persons was determined by sexual orientation

IntroductionResearch on parenting stress in adoptive parents during the early years post‐placement reveals significant variability, yet few studies examine both parent‐ and child‐related factors. This study investigates the role of the personality dimension of self‐criticism and perceived negative child emotionality in relation to parenting stress during the first four years after transnational adoption

ObjectiveEating is often a social activity that can be influenced by others, particularly in close relationships when dietary preferences reflect underlying value differences. We sought to examine the personality traits of meat‐eating couples who differ in their preferences for meat.MethodWe recruited Swiss romantic couples in which one partner typically consumed more meat than the other (N = 272,

ObjectiveUnderstanding the development of adolescent reward responsiveness and inhibitory control is important as they are implicated in key outcomes, such as depression. However, relatively few studies have examined the self‐reported experience of this development longitudinally, and past findings have been mixed. Here, we examined the longitudinal development of self‐reported reward responsiveness

ObjectiveAccurate time perception is crucial to daily life but vulnerable to interference, particularly through negative affect, which dilates individuals' sense of time passing. Regulation strategies like rumination, and disorders like borderline personality disorder (BPD), are linked to time distortion, yet their interrelationships remain untested. We investigated whether rumination and BPD symptoms

ObjectiveThe evolving life story is integral to personality, and motivational themes are central features of the life story. Personality implies individual differences that are relatively stable over time, but still allow for developmental processes. This study explored both long‐term stability and developmental change in thematic content of the life story.MethodFulfilled and unfulfilled agency and

ObjectiveSexual and gender minority (SGM) people are underrepresented in psychological research. Part of the underrepresentation of SGM people likely stems from potential participants' unwillingness to join a study, but more concerningly, researchers exclude data from SGM participants. Furthermore, much of SGM research focuses on existing health disparities and risk factors rather than wellness‐framed

ObjectiveThis study draws on life narrative data and an intersectional framework to explore features of narratives around structural domains, aiming to better understand the possible impacts of these domains on identity.MethodThrough in‐depth semi‐structured interviews with 177 young adults from primarily minoritized groups (73% Asian American or Latine, 59% Women, Median Parent Income = $50,001 to

ObjectiveThe tripartite model of subjective well‐being (SWB) posits three components: positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. The fundamental issue regarding the structure of SWB and the meaning of the general SWB factor remains unresolved.MethodsAcross three studies and six samples (total N = 9304), we evaluated competing models of SWB and tested the criterion‐related validity of

ObjectiveThis meta‐analysis provides the first comprehensive synthesis of associations between student and teacher personality traits and the quality of teacher–student relationships.MethodFifty‐five studies met the eligibility criteria, contributing a total of 238 effect sizes. We used multivariate meta‐analysis with robust variance estimation (RVE) to model the dependency of effect sizes.ResultsStudent

ObjectiveTrauma can have a range of effects on individuals over time, including the potential for positive changes in favorable outcomes commonly referred to as posttraumatic growth. The posttraumatic growth literature has been criticized for various methodological limitations and has largely neglected the exploration of factors that may strengthen or weaken posttraumatic growth trajectories. The present

ObjectiveWe investigated the relationship between personal relative deprivation (PRD)—resentment from the belief that one is worse off than people who are similar to oneself—and locus of control.BackgroundResearch has yet to comprehensively investigate whether PRD is associated with a tendency to favor external (vs. internal) explanations for self‐ and other‐relevant outcomes.MethodEight studies (Ntotal

ObjectiveWe examined the roles of Narcissistic Admiration and Narcissistic Rivalry in gift giving. We hypothesized that Admirative and Rivalrous individuals diverge in their likelihood of giving gifts.MethodAcross six studies (ΣN = 2198), we used correlational and experimental methodology and capitalized on both scenarios and actual gift giving.ResultsNarcissistic Admiration was positively, but Narcissistic

ObjectiveAttachment research has traditionally focused on traits, enhancing our understanding of attachment‐related individual differences. However, to chart the dynamic properties of the attachment system, more research is needed on the within‐person fluctuation of attachment states. In this ecological momentary assessment (EMA) study, we examined (a) the associations between the baseline, variability

IntroductionDepersonalization and derealization disorder (DPDR) is a debilitating condition. To date, little was known about the role of personality structure and of perceived social support and loneliness in DPDR.MethodsThree studies investigated, respectively: (i) broadband personality traits (five‐factor model), maladaptive trait domains (PID‐5), and perceived support and loneliness in individuals

ObjectiveSeveral recent accounts have failed to replicate the so‐called Narcissism Epidemic, suggesting potential influences of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008 as a reason for narcissism trend reversals. Here, we provide evidence for narcissism test score changes from 1982 to 2023.MethodsWe investigated self‐report data on the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) from 1105 studies (k

ObjectivePersonal values and personality traits are both important aspects of personality, but much is still unknown about the fundamental differences between the constructs, including how their patterns of temporal stability compare. This paper investigated patterns of intra‐individual stability in both values and traits.MethodQuantile correlations were estimated between each of the 20 refined personal

Visvalingam, S., N. R. Magson, A. R. Newins, and M. Norberg. 2023. “Going It Alone: Examining Interpersonal Sensitivity and Hostility as Mediators of the Link Between Perfectionism and Social Disconnection.” Journal of Personality 92, no. 4: 1024–1036. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12868.The authors have identified the following errors in data preparation: Data were not linked for one participant who

ObjectiveWe replicated and extended previous research examining the accuracy of judgments of four facets of adult playfulness (Other‐directed, Lighthearted, Intellectual, and Whimsical; OLIW) at zero‐acquaintance.MethodWe conducted a conceptual replication study. One hundred sixty targets provided self‐ratings for the OLIW facets, textual self‐descriptions (≤ five sentences), daily self‐ratings of

IntroductionThe Dark Triad (DT), including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, represents the dark side of human nature and has been related to psychopathological symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, and stress). However, little is known about how the two constructs are related longitudinally. To fill this gap and to clarify the directionality between them, we conducted a longitudinal study

IntroductionEarly child development occurs within an interactive environment, initially dominated by parents or caregivers, and is heavily influenced by the dynamics of this social context. The current study probed the neurobiology of “family personality”, or family functioning, in the context of parent–child dyadic interaction using a two‐person neuroimaging modality.MethodsOne hundred and five parent–child

ObjectiveResearch challenged the notion that neuroticism correlates with affective variability, suggesting that it may result from statistical artifacts due to the non‐normal distribution of negative affect. We aim to advance this line of research by (a) introducing affect balance as a normally distributed measure of affective well‐being and (b) examining current affect balance as a moderator of the

ObjectiveSeveral studies have analyzed the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and dark personality, but the results are inconclusive. One study tested correlations between traits that may underlie a person‐centered profile of “dark EI.” Our study aimed to replicate and extend that research, identifying profiles in Spaniards and examining the differences between the profiles based on different

IntroductionThe state of solitude may be desirable and beneficial particularly for individuals who are highly sensitive and introverted.MethodsTo test these predictions, we surveyed a nationally representative US sample of 301 adults and a sample of 99 undergraduates on their levels of sensory processing sensitivity and assessed introversion with the Big Five Inventory and the multifaceted STAR Introversion

This article integrates insights from the Journal of Personality's Registered Report‐only special issue, which explores the relationship between personality and experiences within solitude. Contrary to the traditional view that solitude primarily serves those who are introverted or seeking refuge from social interactions, findings in this issue demonstrate that solitude is actively sought by, and may

Objective and BackgroundThe need for control is a fundamental human motivation, that when deprived can lead to broad and substantial changes in human behavior. We aimed to assess the consequences of control deprivation in a real‐life situation that poses a severe threat to personal control: a prolonged unemployment.MethodUsing a sample N = 1055 of unemployed (n = 748) versus working (n = 307) individuals

ObjectiveEntringer et al. used longitudinal data from a German panel study to examine reciprocal causal effects between personality and religiosity, along with cultural moderators of these effects. The current paper examines the robustness of the original effects to alternative model specifications.MethodWe reanalyzed the same four‐wave data spanning 12 years (total N = 46,316), first replicating the

Objective and BackgroundThe goals of this project were to improve our understanding of chronic regulatory focus constructs and to provide researchers with a measure that adequately assesses the constructs, can distinguish individual differences effectively across the range of the constructs, and is appropriate for use in diverse populations.MethodEmploying best practices in construct validation, we