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Abstract Few studies have examined birth order effects on personality in countries that are not Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD). However, theories have generally suggested that interculturally universal family dynamics are the mechanism behind birth order effects, and prominent theories such as resource dilution would ...
Laura J. Botzet +2 more
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Developing and validating a second language pragmatics aptitude test
The present study aimed at developing a second language pragmatic aptitude test. To do so, the relevant literature was consulted, different components contributing to pragmatics aptitude were identified and tabulated and test items were developed for ...
Nasrin Sedaghatgoftar +3 more
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Abstract Vocational interests are traditionally conceived as stable preferences for different activities. However, recent theorizing suggests their intraindividual variability. This preregistered experience sampling study examined intraindividual variation in selected vocational interests states and related situation and person factors (N = 237 ...
Lena Roemer +3 more
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Extroversion, Motivation and Russian L2 [PDF]
According to our previous research no attempt was made to find a multiple regression model, and consequently a correlation between the personality trait of an introvert/extrovert, individual motivation and an approach to Russian language L2.
Carluccio Antonio +2 more
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Exploring personality-targeted UI design in online social participation systems [PDF]
We present a theoretical foundation and empirical findings demonstrating the effectiveness of personality-targeted design. Much like a medical treatment applied to a person based on his specific genetic profile, we argue that theory-driven, personality ...
López, Claudia +11 more
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Can extroversion congruence promote online interaction? Evidence from college first‐year students
Building a new social network (SNS) with connections is especially important for first-year students to deal with the transition to college. The goal of the current study was to investigate the link between congruence in extroversion and the interaction ...
Kexin Wang +11 more
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Abstract Divergent thinking (DT) is an important constituent of creativity that captures aspects of fluency and originality. The literature lacks multivariate studies that report relationships between DT and its aspects with relevant covariates, such as cognitive abilities, personality traits (e.g. openness), and insight. In two multivariate studies (N
S. Weiss +6 more
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Selecting for extroversion but rewarding for conscientiousness
The causal effects of extroversion and conscientiousness, two Big Five personality dimensions, were assessed on both selection and work success in a naturally occurring field study.
Kappe, Rutger, Wiersma, Uco J.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is generally considered beneficial to organizations, but extra‐role behavior may also impose costs on employees under some circumstances. Whether the workplace, personality, and neuroanatomical correlates of OCB differ between men and women remains unclear.
Keisuke Kokubun +2 more
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Do Sojourn Effects on Personality Trait Changes Last? A Five‐Year Longitudinal Study
Abstract This study examined sojourners' long‐term personality trait changes over five years, extending previous research on immediate sojourn effects. A sample of German students (N = 1095) was surveyed thrice (T1–T3) over the course of an academic year.
Julia Richter +4 more
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