Importance Of Personality Traits Research Articles

ATTITUDES OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS TOWARDS MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF STEAM EDUCATION

The pre-school period is valuable in itself. It is at this age that the child's most important personality traits, his or her perception, thinking, communication, etc., develop. STEAM goes hand in hand with the development of 21st century skills and should be included as early as possible in the curriculum. Children's early experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the arts influence their future success in these areas. When teachers give children early opportunities to learn maths and science in an interactive environment that builds communication and collaboration skills, children are more confident and competent in these subjects. This not only makes higher education more accessible to children but also contributes to a well-prepared society. Survey of 116 teachers and 104 parents identified that parents of pre-school children are more accurate in identifying the disciplines that STEAM education integrates, they perceive that the teacher's background in mathematics and science influences children's mathematical and science education, and that young children can apply early mathematical concepts. Parents identified advantages and barriers to the successful implementation of STEAM in pre-school education.

The Analytical Trait in FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge and Resilience) Personality Profiling as an Important Personality Trait to Identify the Climate Changer Leadership: A Lacking Knowledge in the Literature

Purpose: This short note aims to review all the available literature using the keywords ‘Leader Personality’ in the Scopus database and propose the usage of analytical traits in FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge and Resilience) personality profiling (PP) to identify climate changer leadership with logical rationales. Methodology: Using the Scopus database on 26 April 2024, with the keywords ‘Leader Personality’ in the article title. Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer to generate a clear graphical representation of bibliometric maps. Findings: A total of 250 papers were reached using the Scopus database search, which had high relevancy. Based on the visualization of the paper network confirming the main research themes, from 1920 to 2024, 20 items with 6 major clusters were found. However, the item with Analytical was not found in all the 6 major clusters. Therefore, all the above literature indicates that the use of analytical trait among leaders is still lacking in the literature. Following that, the usage of analytical traits in FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge and Resilience) personality profiling (PP) to identify the climate changer leadership is proposed, with a hypothetical comparison of leadership between high and low analytical traits. A hypothetical comparison of leadership between high and low analytical traits can be used since a) Overall, a high analytical trait uses data-driven decisions, while low analytical personalities rely on intuition in leadership roles; b) Good communication style where high analytical leaders emphasize clear communication, while low analytical leaders use storytelling and emotional appeals; c) Efficient indecision-making process, where high analytical personalities analyze thoroughly before decisions, while low analytical individuals rely on instinct; d) Positive impact on team dynamics where teams under high analytical leaders focus on data-driven metrics, while teams under low analytical leaders emphasize creativity; e) Approach to challenges, where high analytical leaders break down challenges for systematic problem-solving, while low analytical leaders tackle challenges holistically. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Hence, there is a rationale to propose and to highlight the use of analytical trait in leaders of an organization. Therefore, this has become a novelty in this present paper. Overall, this analytical trait enables leaders to understand the complexity of climate change and its impact on various sectors, such as energy, agriculture, and transportation.

Development and validation of the Sports Grit Scale

ABSTRACT Grit is an important personality trait for sporting performance. Although general grit scales are increasingly used in sports science and training, there is a need for a sports-specific tool. Hence, the objective of the present work was to develop and validate the domain-specific Sports Grit Scale. To this end, we performed an exploratory study, a confirmatory study, and a validation study. The resulting Sports Grit Scale had a four-factor structure: “Achieving objectives” (4 items), “Giving up” (3 items), “Surpassing oneself” (3 items), and “Focusing on sport” (3 items). The Sports Grit Scale’s items were positively associated with passion and general grit. Our new Sports Grit Scale might have applications for coaches or sports psychologists seeking to evaluate an athlete’s personality or to measure and increase an athlete’s level of grit through specific training programmes.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND MEDICAL DOCTORS

The aim of this study is to analyze the significance of such competence as "emotional intelligence" in training medical students at higher (master) medical education level, particularly thought the delievery certain disciplines. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize and manage one's own and others' emotions. Analytical studies have shown that emotional intelligence ranks as the third most important personality trait, following intelligence and conscientiousness, in determining human activity. Acquiring modern knowledge about emotional intelligence is crucial for individuals engaged in activities involving interpersonal interaction, especially for professions where individuals influence others, such as teachers-students behavior in higher education settings. The influence of a teacher on the emotional well-being of students is paramount. Communicating in the medical profession is essential, and guiding students' emotions positively is vital for enhancing their motivation to learn. Positive emotions conveyed through facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice can steer the educational process toward constructive outcomes. It is well-known that a good doctor possesses the ability to make patients feel better simply through conversation. These exceptional doctors often possess or consciously develop emotional intelligence as a character trait. Educational efforts aimed at fostering and developing emotional intelligence in future specialists are therefore crucial. Thus, modern higher education teachers must comprehend and deeply grasp the concept of emotional intelligence, being prepared to engage with students on an emotional level. Conclusion. Societal awareness of the current state of scientific understanding regarding emotional intelligence can significantly impact various aspects of society, from individual collectives to interstate relations. Faculty across disciplines should acquire knowledge about emotional intelligence to effectively carry out their teaching responsibilities. Medical students should acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities related to emotional intelligence to fulfill their professional duties successfully in the future.

Eğitim Yönetiminde Program Geliştirme Süreçleri ile İlgili Alanyazında Yapılan Araştırma Makalelerinin İncelenmesi

As stated under the Tenth Development Plan, basic and professional skills development program, Dec. 2014-2018, published in line with the goals of 2023 in our country, critical thinking is among the basic skills that individuals should have in terms of ensuring rapid adaptation of individuals to work and living conditions and developing human resources. the teacher strategy document, which draws the roadmap for teacher training, development and employment periods in our country between 2017-2023, lists raising free individuals with program development skills among the final goals of education. Dec.Dec. However, when Deciphering the framework reports defining the human qualities of the twenty-first century that guide the national education policies of countries, program development is emphasized among the important and priority skills. 21, which is recognized worldwide for its work on twenty-first century skills. 21, prepared by the century skills partnership. cooperation framework for century skills and 21. the project on the evaluation and teaching of Decennial skills highlights program development among the twenty-first century competencies. In addition to its role in the changing educational world, program development also has an important role in shaping individuals and societies. Nowadays, the ability to develop a program to find the most accurate and reliable one that will work for you from the increasing amount of data in each profession field is the most important personality trait that can be relied on by acting as a mental filter. An individual armed with educational processes does not accept information in a stationary way and questions the reliability of the information he encounters by applying his own reasoning methods. He may convert the information he questions when necessary, or he may not accept it. From the point of view of individuation, the ability to develop a program is important for a person to be independent and original-minded individuals, to create the right solutions for his life and to make the right decisions. Key Words: Educational Management, Program Development, Research and Review Articles

CEO extraversion and the cost of equity capital

AbstractWe examine whether CEO extraversion, an important personality trait associated with leadership, is associated with firms' expected cost of equity capital. We measure CEO extraversion using CEOs' speech patterns during the unscripted portion of conference calls. After controlling for multiple CEO and firm‐specific variables, we find a strong positive incremental association between CEO extraversion and firms' expected cost of capital. Moreover, cost of equity increases when a more extraverted CEO replaces a less extraverted CEO. In addition, we find that firms with relatively extraverted CEOs take more risk and exhibit lower credit ratings, which is associated with higher cost of equity capital. These results are statistically and economically meaningful and do not appear to be driven by reverse causality, endogenous matching, look‐ahead bias, or bias in analysts' earnings forecast.

Legal support for the formation of valuable needs of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to determine the essence of legal support for the formation of value needs of military personnel.
 The article found out that the need for our state to effectively repel full-scale Russian armed aggression requires a review of the system of formation of value orientations among military personnel and conscripts. At the same time, the process of developing such values should not be arbitrary, but purposeful in nature, which requires agreement on the purpose, main forms, subjects and objects of such work at the legal level.
 Arguments are given that the formation of socio-value needs of military personnel performs several functions related to the importance of values for the success of military service. The content of the specified functions is disclosed.
 The development of the values of military personnel in the legal aspect should be considered as a process of defining and approving, in accordance with the competence of the subjects of rule-making, the main goals of the formation of the personality of persons undergoing military service. Such goals should cover the sphere of patriotic values, such as the willingness to devote one’s life to the service of the motherland and the willingness to do all one can to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 It was concluded that the legal support for the formation of value needs of military personnel is a process of summarizing, formulating and approving the most important personality traits for military service, which determine their patriotism, the ability to perform tasks in a team, the ability to military leadership and to effectively carry out the orders of commanders/chiefs . Part of the value needs of the personality of military personnel has found its consolidation in the legal acts that regulate the training and completion of military service. It was found that the current period of development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the conditions of full-scale Russian armed aggression necessitates changes in legal acts that define the goals of the formation of the personality of military personnel. The goals of forming military command and military leadership qualities, which play an important role in the hierarchy of professional values of military personnel, need their legal consolidation.

Gender and Organizational Conflict Management: The Mediating Role of Personality

Many authors examined the interplay between gender and conflict management preferences, but those findings were often mixed and inconsistent. In the current paper, we tried to explain those inconsistencies by investigating the mediating role of personality for the relationship of gender and conflict management. Rahim’s inventory was used for identifying five conflict management styles, and the Big Five Model theory was a base for assessing participants' personality traits. In an online survey, data were collected from a sample of 1,055 working Poles (52.7% women). Based on the structural equation modeling, we detected multiple indirect mediating paths of gender on conflict management via personality traits, while no direct effect of gender was observed. Despite some limitations, the study sheds light on the role of gender in conflict behavior and the importance of personality traits in conflict management, both from a theoretical and practical perspective.

Dark Triad and Sport Performance among Pakistani Players Mediating Role of Antisocial Behavior: A Conceptual Study

The study will measure the association between dark triad and sport performance among Pakistani players with mediating role of antisocial behavior. The total sample (N= 495) of Pakistani players will be recruited from an affiliation with a university institute, or club, and national players will be selected in this research. The age range will be 18-35 years of participants. Three instruments will be used to collect the data, Short Dark Triad, and Sport Performance Scale. While in this study Antisocial Behavior Scale will be developed and validated. This study will be conducted in two phases. The phase-1 comprised the exploratory sequential mixed methods research design (tool development) used to explore the domains of antisocial behavior, develop, and validate the antisocial behavior scale. While, phase-2, is quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. The methods and procedures adopted for both phases are given separately. Considering the literature review and objectives of the study, three proposed hypotheses will be tested after the data collection. H1: The indigenous antisocial behavior scale will be valid and reliable among Pakistani players. H2: There will be an association of dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy) and antisocial behavior with the sports performance of Pakistani players. H3: There will be an influence of dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy) on the sport performance of Pakistani players with mediating role of antisocial behavior. H4: In the first phase of the study, data will be analyzed through Content Analysis, and in phase 2, the data will be analyzed through SPSS and AMOS to test the psychometrics properties of newly developed Antisocial Behavior Scale, the association between variables and mediation analysis using Structural Equation Modeling. Regarding implications of the study, this study will be helpful for sports psychologists, players, coaches, and sports policymakers. Dark Triad are important personality traits, which can positively and negatively predict sports performance among players. This research will gain the intention of sports psychologists, coaches, and sports policy makers to develop policies regarding personality traits such as dark triad and antisocial behavior. This study recommends to coaches and team selectors during the selection of players, the personality traits of players should also be measured and players who have negative personality traits will be considered for further psychotherapeutic interventions to overcome their negative personality traits, after this so they can enhance their sports performance.

Psycho-emotional effects generated by the covid-19 pandemic on the lives of students

The central objective of this paper was to analyze the psycho-emotional effects that the Covid-19 Pandemic caused on the lives of students in Romania. To achieve this goal, 91 students were surveyed, using quantitative and qualitative methods. The aim was to identify levels of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional and functional emotions (fear and sadness). In addition to these variables, it was also observed how personality traits can moderate the psycho-emotional effects generated. The results obtained in this correlational study are supported by other research conducted in the last 3 years. The results reveal how extraversion and emotional stability can be good predictors of functional emotions. Extraversion correlated positively with depression, and emotional stability correlated negatively with the dysfunctional emotions of fear and sadness. While, at the opposite pole, introversion and neuroticism are risk factors for mental health. They may experience more severely the psychosocial and affective impact of the changes related to COVID19. While extraversion and emotional stability proved to be good predictors of functional emotions, conscientiousness represented an indicator for the extent to which young people are willing to comply with measures to prevent infection with the Covid-19 virus (mask wearing, timely declarations of night, social distancing, keeping the distance limit). On the other hand, the students claimed that the pandemic created for them a state of tension, anxiety, insecurity, the reason being that they did not know how things would evolve and what would happen next with classes/exams, and the information received from the management side were not clear. The felt anxiety was associated with the variable - alcohol consumption. The findings of this research create the favorable context for the development of larger, qualitative research, providing evidence regarding the importance of personality traits as a relevant predictor of differences between individuals during the pandemic. Due to the small number of participants in the study, there are certain limitations in that the results obtained cannot be generalized to a larger population than the subjects that make up the sample.

Financial literacy of Generation Y and the influence that personality traits have on financial knowledge

This article examines the financial literacy of the Generation Y age cohort and explores how personality traits influence individual’s financial knowledge. Using a detailed financial literacy survey, multiple areas of financial literacy are measured (investments, budgeting, economics, risk management, and retirement planning) along with the well-known Big Five personality traits. The findings of this article suggest that the Generation Y cohort is more knowledgeable in budgeting and risk management segments of financial literacy but lack knowledge in retirement planning. Secondly, extraversion and conscientiousness are both important personality traits when regressed on individuals overall financial literacy levels. These finding help develop the insights into how behavioral and personality traits influence the cognitive and financial decision-making ability of individuals.

Unravelling the relation between altruistic cooperativeness trait, smiles, and cooperation: a mediation analysis.

Human cooperativeness is an important personality trait. However, the mechanism through which people cooperate remains unclear. Previous research suggests that one of the proposed functions of smiling is to advertise altruistic dispositions, leading to successful cooperation. In particular, studies have reported that Duchenne smiles are honest signals of cooperative intent because they are not easy to produce voluntarily. This study aimed to examine the predictive relationships among altruistic cooperativeness traits, Duchenne smiles, and cooperative behavior. A total of 90 people were randomly assigned to dyads and filmed while they participated in a ten-minute, unstructured conversation followed by a prisoner's dilemma game to measure their cooperative behaviors. Their smiles during conversations were classified as Duchenne or non-Duchenne. Participants' altruistic dispositions were measured before the conversation began using an anonymous prisoner's dilemma game. The results of our linear regression analyses support previous findings that individual's Duchenne smiles and their own cooperative behavior are positively correlated. However, when we controlled for altruistic cooperativeness, Duchenne smiles no longer correlated with cooperative behavior. The results of the mediation analyses showed that Duchenne smiles and smile synchrony did not mediate the predictive relationship between altruistic cooperativeness and cooperative behavior. Our results suggest that human cooperative behavior may be predetermined by altruistic cooperativeness. This calls for the reconsideration of the Duchenne smile as an underlying behavioral mechanism that is effective for signaling altruistic cooperative intent.

Relationship between context‐free/in‐context spatial color preferences and color constructs: The extraversion personality trait dimension

AbstractPersonality traits are considered the primary determinants of emotional and behavioral patterns of individuals within the built environment, influencing the experience of architectural space over their cognitive representation. Specifically, the dimension of extraversion within an individual's personality holds considerable predictive value in determining their attitudes toward the environment. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the influence of personality traits on color preference by comparing preferences for context‐free color samples and in‐context spatial colors among individuals exhibiting varying levels of extraversion. It also aims to ascertain the most accurate color‐construct scale for delineating individuals' preferences for in‐context spatial color. The study employed the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) representation of lexical factor markers for the Big‐Five structure. For the study, 11 colors, referred to as basic color terms, were selected as stimuli. Data on color preference were obtained through a rank order test for 11 context‐free color samples and 11 virtual images of in‐context spatial colors, as well as ratings of in‐context spatial colors based on 14 color‐construct scales. Findings reveal the relationship between extraversion personality trait and color preferences, revealing distinct patterns between context‐free and in‐context color preferences. They also suggest the possibility of divergent preferences for in‐context spatial colors among individuals with varying levels of extraversion, with certain colors eliciting significantly different ratings on color‐construct scales. The study's findings shed light on the importance of personality traits in predicting the relationship between architectural spaces and colors, depending on individuals' personalities, particularly within design disciplines such as interior architecture.

Przywództwo zdeterminowane osobowościowo w świetle badania poczucia własnej skuteczności

This article attempts to show the importance of self-efficacy in forming a leadership attitude. For this purpose, theoretical issues of the theory of social learning were discussed in order to show the characteristics of this subjective property on its basis. Self-efficacy affects the choice of a situation, that is, its rejection or acceptance, depending on the expected consequences. At the same time, the competence attributed to oneself determines the strength of involvement in a given action, as well as perseverance in pursuing the goal. For this reason, it was recognized that it is an extremely important personality trait that significantly determines the performance of managerial roles and supports the process of shaping leadership. The didactic and educational process, as a result of which the leadership attitude is shaped in the professional role played in a specific position of a given social system, begins in the early stages of an individual's socialization, first in primary and then in secondary reference groups. The process of internalizing cultural values and norms is not only extremely complex, but also very effective. Hence, group conformism, which is the basis of culture, is a matrix for the code contained in interpersonal communication and learning processes. The individual, as it were, hereditarily reproduces the code that is implemented in him along with the socio-cultural program of attribution and scripts through which he perceives and interprets social reality within the culture in which he lives. In connection with the above, the indicated interdependence was decided to illustrate the results of literature research, as well as surveys, which were conducted on a group of students of faculties that are associated with the impact of self-efficacy on managerial activities. Keywords: leadership, socialization, personality, organizational culture, self-efficacy

Психолого-педагогические подходы к формированию комплекса профессионально важных качеств личности будущих врачей

Introduction. The relevance of the article is due to the lack of psychological and pedagogical support for the formation of professionally important qualities (PIQ) among medical university students and the requirements imposed on the graduate by the social “order” and the requirements of the professional standard and the Federal State Educational Standard. The purpose of the article is the theoretical and experimental substantiation of approaches to the formation of PIQ of future doctors. Theoretical analysis. The author has carried out a theoretical analysis of approaches and conducted an experiment on their implementation within the framework of approbation and implementation of a model for the formation of a complex of professionally important personality traits of future doctors. As part of the complex of PIQ, groups of personal qualities, characteristics of a self-actualizing personality, volitional properties and value orientations necessary for the effective work of a doctor are identified. Empirical analysis. The use of different approaches in various forms and methods of educational and psychocorrective work allowed to improve the indicators of the complex of PIQ of the future doctor. The analysis of changes in the obtained indicators after participation in the experimental program was carried out by methods of mathematical statistics. Conclusion. The data allowed us to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of personality-oriented, competence-based, axiological and activity-based approaches within the framework of the model of the formation of the PIQ of the future doctor, which finds its practical application in the training of medical students.

ОКРЕМІ АСПЕКТИ ВИВЧЕННЯ І РОЗВИТКУ ЕМОЦІЙНОЇ СТІЙКОСТІ В ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПЕРСОНАЛУ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ КРИМІНАЛЬНО-ВИКОНАВЧОЇ СЛУЖБИ УКРАЇНИ

The article examines certain aspects of the study and development of emotional stability in the professional activities of the personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine (hereinafter – State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine). Emotional stability is an important personality trait and a professionally necessary quality in the service activities of the personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine, because it directly affects the reduction of the negative effects of various stress factors, contributes to the efficiency and development of the safety component of professional activity. The purpose of the article is to outline certain aspects of emotional stability, to determine its role in the formation of the emotional and volitional sphere of the individual and its impact on the success and safety in the professional activities of the personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine. The article examines the concept of emotional stability, identifies the lack of a single approach to understanding this concept. An analysis of the development of the concept of emotional stability in scientific literature was made and its main components were considered. The specified features of the professional activity of the personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine. The importance of diagnosis, study and the need for the development of emotional stability for the personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine as one of the main individual and psychological properties of the personality and its influence on resistance to stressful factors in difficult life circumstances and professional activity have been determined. According to the results of the research, we found that the issue of studying and developing the emotional stability of personnel is of great practical importance, because it is an important factor in safe professional activity, creates conditions for reducing tension, stress, negative effects of external factors, and promotes self-regulation, high work capacity, preservation of mental and physical health. Key words: emotional stability, emotions, stress factors, stability, tension, professional training, staff of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine.

Personality and wealth

AbstractTo what extent do personality traits predict wealth in adulthood over and above standard demographic factors? In all 3240 adults in the UK completed a Big Five personality test and reported on their property wealth, savings and investments, and their physical valuable items. We also had data on their age, education, household income and gender. Correlations and regressions showed that the demographics, particularly age and income were, as expected clearest correlates of wealth. Conscientious was positively and agreeableness, neuroticism and extraversion were negatively associated with savings and investments. The data pointed clearly to conscientiousness as the most important personality trait in wealth accumulation. Implications of these results as well as limitations of the study are discussed.

Psychological empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior in the information communications and technology (ICT) sector: A moderated- mediation model

This study aimed to examine the influence of psychological empowerment on job crafting. Moreover, it analyzed the relationship between job crafting and organizational citizenship behavior. In addition, conscientiousness was considered as a moderator between psychological empowerment and job crafting. Whereas the mediation effect of job crafting was examined among psychological empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior. The data were gathered from the ICTs of Jordan and AMOS was used for analysis. The results highlighted that psychological empowerment can influence job crafting, which can lead to organizational citizenship behavior. Therefore, job crafting can significantly mediate the relationship between psychological empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior. In addition, the findings revealed that conscientiousness being an important personality trait can moderate the relationship between psychological empowerment and job crafting. This research can be considered as a guideline for researchers and practitioners focusing on job crafting and organizational citizenship behavior. The focus of this research is merely on the employees of ICTs and it has considered only one personality trait i.e. conscientiousness. Therefore, future studies can emphasize any other sector and include other personality traits as moderators.

The Effect of Perfectionism on Consumers' Intentions to Purchase Imperfect Products.

Perfectionism is an important personality trait that affects people's behavior, especially consumption behavior. In our study, we aimed to investigate whether perfectionists show different preferences in their consumption choices compared with non-perfectionists and to explore the potential psychological mechanisms mediating this effect. Through four studies, we found that perfectionists are less likely to buy imperfect products, including those that are close to expiry and that have defective functioning, flawed appearance, and incomplete after-sales service than non-perfectionists, and are more likely to avoid choosing imperfect products. In addition, we found a mediating effect of dichotomous thinking and intolerance of uncertainty on this effect to explain the behavioral preferences of perfectionists in their purchasing choices. Manufacturers and marketers can benefit from the results of this study by implementing targeted production requirements and marketing strategies based on the consumer behavior preferences of perfectionists.

The Importance of Personality Traits, Optimism and Quality of Life for Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance in the Elderly

With increasing age, the frequency of chronic pain increases compared to acute pain. This is due to structural and functional changes caused by ageing of the nervous system. The aim of this study was to investigate relationships between personality traits, optimism, quality of life, and subjective assessment of pain measured experimentally with an algometer and clinically with the Visual Analoque Scale (VAS). In the group of 133 seniors (61-86 years; 78% women), we used an algometer to measure pain threshold and tolerance, the VAS scale to assess subjective intensity, and standardized questionnaires (EPQ-R(s), LOTR, SWLS) to measure psychological variables. Extraversion was found to promote both higher pain threshold and higher pain tolerance, whereas pain tolerance was negatively correlated with neuroticism. Higher severity of the psychotic trait was associated with more intense subjective pain experience. Optimism and overall quality of life were not associated with any pain measures. A better understanding of the personality correlates of pain perception could support a more accurate tailoring of pain management in elderly patients.