Personality dynamics and trait change on the year abroad
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11068136 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ian Moore (0000-0002-7528-8454, Durham University), Damian P Birney (0000-0001-6075-5040, The University of Sydney), Akansha Singh (0000-0002-6833-1119, Durham University), Nadin Beckmann (0000-0002-7240-3963, Durham University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 122 |
| Pages | 104706 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Research in Personality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0092-6566 • E-ISSN: 1095-7251 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jrp.2026.104706 |
| OpenAlex | W7124437037 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 83 |
Our aims were to (a) investigate personality change as a function of context (abroad vs. at-home), (b) examine short- (state), medium- (facet), and longer-term (trait) personality variability, and (c) explore linkages between state dynamics and trait change over one year. 180 students from 12 universities were either at-home or living abroad across 32 destinations. Big Five traits were assessed termly; select facet-level traits monthly. Experience sampling was used to capture momentary responses. While sojourners became more agreeable, curious, and less anxious than non-sojourners, widespread change was not observed. Among the modelled personality dynamics indices (mean states, relative SDs, situation contingencies), mean states were the most consistent predictors of trait change, suggesting state-like trait manifestations play a role in personality development
Big Five personality traits · Context (archaeology) · Dynamics (music) · Experience sampling method · Personality · Trait · Trait theory · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Cultural Differences and Values · Personality Traits and Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |