Levels Of Conscientiousness Research Articles

Can Retrospective Reports Provide Accurate Job History Information? A Comparison With Concurrent Reports in a National Prospective Study of Older Adults.

The growing interest in the impact of lifetime occupational exposures on later-life health underscores the need to expand and evaluate the quality of data resources. The present study took advantage of a retrospective life history survey fielded within the context of the Health and Retirement Study to assess the accuracy of retrospectively obtained information on job history. We evaluated hypotheses related to job history and respondent characteristics to understand more about factors associated with recall accuracy. We used data from the Life History Mail Survey (LHMS), a self-administered survey conducted in 2015 and 2017. We compared the match rate of work status collected in the LHMS questionnaire with data collected concurrently during HRS core face-to-face or phone interviews from 1992 through 2016 with respect to jobs held at the time of the interview. We also conducted a limited set of comparisons of occupation and industry match. The sample was 61.79% women, 82.12% White, and 8.57% Hispanic with a mean age of 74.70 years. The overall work status match rate was 83%. Jobs held longer ago were recalled with less accuracy. Jobs held for longer durations and that were full-time rather than part-time were recalled with greater accuracy. More complex job histories that involved a larger number of jobs were also associated with a lower match rate. Higher levels of conscientiousness and cognitive functioning were both associated with a higher match between the two sources of work status information. The occupation match rate was 69%, and the industry match rate was 77%. A self-administered, paper-and-pencil questionnaire attempting to measure decades-long histories of autobiographically important dimensions of life can provide reasonably accurate historical employment information. Several factors are likely to influence the relative accuracy of recalled information.

Historical Legacies and Their Impact on Human Capital: Comparing Regions within Romania

This article asks if the measures of human capital, ethnic diversity, and gender equality from 1930 explain current levels of human capital in Romania, while also assessing the role of macro-regional differences in the manifestation of historical legacies. We focus on human capital, measured by educational attainment and by conscientiousness, a personality trait we estimate using a behavioral measure. The analysis is based on a recent large-scale national survey from 2019–2020 and census data from 1930. We find that contemporary human capital levels are influenced by a combination of factors, including historical human capital levels, ethnic diversity, and gender equality. Additionally, we show that the long-term impact of these factors can vary by region. Specifically, our study identifies four distinct long-term effects within the historical region of Transylvania and two in the rest of the country. In Transylvania, the present educational attainment is shaped by both the 1930 literacy rate and gender equality, while in the other regions, only the literacy rate exerts a statistically significant influence. Similarly, when it comes to current levels of conscientiousness, Transylvania’s levels are affected by both the 1930 literacy rate and ethnolinguistic fractionalization, whereas in the rest of the country, only ethnolinguistic fractionalization has a statistically significant impact.

Depressive inclinations mediate the association between personality (neuroticism/conscientiousness) and TikTok Use Disorder tendencies

BackgroundWe introduce a novel measure for assessing TikTok overuse, called the TikTok Use Disorder-Questionnaire (TTUD-Q). As part of ongoing investigations into the suitability of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) framework for diagnosing Gaming Disorder in the context of social media overuse, we developed this questionnaire by adapting the WHO framework, replacing the term “gaming” with “TikTok use”.MethodsIn order to address this question, we investigated the psychometric properties of the newly designed TTUD-Q and assessed its associations with the BFI-10 (assessing the Big Five of Personality) and the PHQ-8 (assessing depressive tendencies).ResultsIn this study, involving a final sample of 378 participants, we observed that higher levels of neuroticism were linked to greater tendencies toward TikTok Use Disorder (TTUD). Furthermore, we identified that this association was mediated by depressive tendencies. Similar trends emerged when investigating the relationship between lower levels of conscientiousness and higher TTUD tendencies, with depressive tendencies once again serving as a mediator.DiscussionOur research sets the foundation for future studies that should delve deeper into examining individual differences in TTUD using the WHO framework originally designed for Gaming Disorder.

Personality traits and high cigarette dependence among university students: Insights from Lebanon.

The use of tobacco and cigarette products remains widespread globally, with varying patterns across countries. Understanding the factors influencing cigarette dependence among young adults is crucial for effective smoking prevention and control programs. Personality traits are one of the factors that influence smoking behaviour, yet the evidence on their role in high cigarette dependence among young adults remains inconclusive. This study aims to provide insights and initial evidence on the potential association between personality dimensions, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, and high cigarette dependence among Lebanese university students. A convenient sample of 212 student smokers from one private and one public university in Lebanon participated in an online survey. The survey included measures of personality traits using the Big-Five framework, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, and the Fagerström Test for Cigarette Dependence (FTCD). Logistic regression models and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data. The results revealed significant associations between personality dimensions and high cigarette dependence among Lebanese university students. Smokers with higher levels of Openness to Experience were more likely to have high cigarette dependence (β = 0.408, p < = 0.015). Conversely, smokers with higher levels of Conscientiousness (β = -0.500, p < 0.001) and Agreeableness (β = -0.491, p < 0.01) were less likely to have high cigarette dependence. Additionally, attending a public university (β = 1.198, p = 0.018), having more close friends who smoke (β = 0.525, p < 0.01), and switching to a cheaper cigarette brand (β = 0.928, p < 0.05) were associated with a higher cigarette dependence. These findings highlight the importance of considering personality dimensions, sociodemographic factors, and lifestyle habits in understanding high cigarette dependence among Lebanese university students. The results can inform the development of targeted interventions to address high cigarette dependence in this population.

Mitigating the adverse impact of coworker incivility on organizational deviance: The self‐regulatory roles of trait conscientiousness and gender

AbstractDespite the current knowledge about the influence of peers in the workplace, we still know relatively little about the boundary conditions that may strengthen or weaken the adverse impact of coworker‐initiated incivility on targets' behavioral outcomes. Drawing upon self‐regulation impairment theory, this study aims to shed light on the impact of coworker incivility on targets' organizational deviance (e.g., working slower and taking longer breaks) and proposes that trait conscientiousness and gender can serve as self‐regulatory resources that jointly buffer its adverse impact. Survey data were collected from 401 employees nested in 83 teams in a large public organization in Thailand. The hypotheses were tested using multilevel structural equation modeling. Two‐way interaction analyses revealed that the effect of coworker incivility on supervisor‐rated organizational deviance was less pronounced among those with high levels of conscientiousness and among female targets. Three‐way interaction effects on both self‐rated and supervisor‐rated organizational deviance were also observed. Specifically, the results showed that targets with high levels of conscientiousness, regardless of gender, showed lower tendencies to engage in organizational deviance. Conversely, among targets with low conscientiousness levels, men were most likely to engage in organizational deviance, while women were also prone to do so, albeit to a lesser extent. The present findings emphasize the importance of considering individual differences in self‐regulation when addressing the detrimental effects of incivility.

Premorbid personality traits as predictors for incident predementia syndromes: a multistate model approach.

Associations have been found between five-factor model (FFM) personality traits and risk of developing specific predementia syndromes such as subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The aims of this study were to: 1) Compare baseline FFM traits between participants who transitioned from healthy cognition or SCD to amnestic MCI (aMCI) versus non-amnestic MCI (naMCI); and 2) Determine the relationship between FFM traits and risk of transition between predementia cognitive states. Participants were 562 older adults from the Einstein Aging Study, 378 of which had at least one follow-up assessment. Baseline data collected included levels of FFM personality traits, anxiety and depressive symptoms, medical history, performance on a cognitive battery, and demographics. Follow-up cognitive diagnoses were also recorded. Mann-Whitney U tests revealed no differences in baseline levels of FFM personality traits between participants who developed aMCI compared to those who developed naMCI. A four-state multistate Markov model revealed that higher levels of conscientiousness were protective against developing SCD while higher levels of neuroticism resulted in an increased risk of developing SCD. Further, higher levels of extraversion were protective against developing naMCI. FFM personality traits may be useful in improving predictions of who is at greatest risk for developing specific predementia syndromes. Information on these personality traits could enrich clinical trials by permitting trials to target individuals who are at greatest risk for developing specific forms of cognitive impairment. These results should be replicated in future studies with larger sample sizes and younger participants.

The influence of stress and personality traits on job performance.

This research addresses the complexity of the relationship between perceived stress, personality traits, and job performance. The main purpose of the study is to analyze how stress experienced by employees influences job performance and how personality traits can moderate this relationship. Thus, we measured these variables on a sample of 30 participants aged between 20 and 40, employed by Vodafone Romania. In order to evaluate the professional performance, we analyzed the points obtained by the employees in the analysis of performance indicators (KPI) called target lines. The obtained results show that stress is a strong predictor of professional performance, with a positive correlation between the two variables. Regarding personality traits, it can be observed that professional performance is strongly influenced by the person's level of conscientiousness. It can also be seen that personality factors such as emotional stability and conscientiousness are important when we want to have stress-free and productive employees. Finally, the present study supports and demonstrates the idea that stress and personality traits are predictors of performance.

The Inverted U-shaped Curvilinear Relationship Between Conscientiousness and the Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that greatly affects the quality of life. While prior research suggested a linear connection between conscientiousness and health outcomes like quality of life, recent studies propose a more intricate, curved relationship. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the inverted U-shaped curvilinear relationship between conscientiousness and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study in Tehran's private gastroenterology clinic in 2020 included 232 IBS patients. Data collected via the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and Excel 2023 for statistical assessment at a 95% confidence interval. Results: Scatter plots and regression equations demonstrated a strong curvilinear relationship (R2 = 0.14) between conscientiousness and IBS patients' quality of life, surpassing the linear relationship (R2 = 0.08). Curvilinear regression analysis revealed significant correlations (95% CI) for both the first-degree coefficient (β1 = 2.304, P &lt; 0.001) and the second-degree coefficient (β2 = -2.043, P &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: The findings indicate an inverted U-shaped relationship between conscientiousness and quality of life in IBS individuals. This underscores the importance of addressing exceptionally high conscientiousness levels in healthcare.

Personality Traits and Academic Performance of Students in Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria

The broad objective of the study was to examine the relationship between personality traits and academic performance of students in Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden/Obio Akpa Campus. The research hypotheses were formulated in line with the research questions and objectives. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and a sample size of three hundred and fifty-three (379) respondents was drawn from a population of seven thousand five hundred and sixty (7560) students using Taro Yamani formula. The major instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire administered to the respondents using stratified sampling technique and the interval data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis. The result of the findings revealed that, that there is a significant relationship between conscientiousness, (RX1 = 547) agreeableness (RX2 =770) and academic performance (p= 0.000) of students in Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden/Obio Akpa Campus. Consequently, it is recommended that Students who exhibit higher levels of conscientiousness tend to achieve better academic outcomes. Here's how conscientiousness can influence academic performance and some tips for leveraging this trait to excel in academics: Time Management, task completion, attentions to detail and organizations.

Personality Determinants Related to the Use of Selective and Effective Dietary Supplements by Elite Polish Team Sport Athletes.

The purpose of this research was to analyse relationships between personality traits and the use of selected dietary supplements among Polish athletes training in team sports. This subject matter has not been explored in prior research. This research was carried out among a group of 213 athletes (men) in the 18-36 age range, with the implementation of a proprietary validated questionnaire for the use of dietary supplements and the NEO-PI-R inventory (Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness Personality Inventory-Revised). Statistical analyses were performed with the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, assuming the following level of significance: α = 0.05. It was shown that athletes who periodically and regularly consumed isotonic drinks, as well as energy bars and gels, were characterised by a lower level of neuroticism than those who did not consume them. Athletes who periodically took multivitamin preparations were characterised by a lower level of extraversion and openness, and those periodically using multimineral preparations were characterised by a higher level of agreeableness than those who did not use these agents. Athletes not taking creatine were characterised by the lowest level of conscientiousness among the study participants. The use of protein nutrients, probiotics and caffeine was not associated with any personality traits in the athletes. Further relationships of the Big Five personality traits were demonstrated with the use of effective dietary supplements by athletes; the most unambiguous correlations were described for neuroticism and conscientiousness in such a way that the use of isotonic drinks, as well as energy bars and gels, was connected with a low level of neuroticism, while the use of creatine was connected with high conscientiousness.

Moderators of the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and externalizing problems in youth.

[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported online in Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment on Oct 26 2023 (see record 2024-19662-001). In the original article, the authors changed the order of authorship from "Blair D. Batky, Allison N. Shields, Jennifer L. Tackett, and Randall T. Salekin" to "Blair D. Batky, Allison N. Shields, Randall T. Salekin, and Jennifer L. Tackett." All versions of this article have been corrected. The names appear correctly in this record.] Callous-unemotional (CU) traits (i.e., tendencies to experience low levels of guilt and empathy) are associated with severe and persistent conduct problems in youth. However, some youth with elevated CU traits do not exhibit severe externalizing problems, and further research is needed to identify conditions under which CU traits are more versus less strongly associated with higher levels of externalizing behavior. To this end, the current preregistered study examined whether internalizing problems, five-factor model personality traits, and parenting practices moderated associations between CU traits and externalizing problems. Caregivers of 1,232 youth ages 6-18 (Mage = 11.46) reported on youths' CU traits, externalizing, internalizing, and five-factor model traits as well as on their own parenting practices. We found that the relationship between CU traits and externalizing was robust to the moderating effects of internalizing problems and parenting practices, but CU traits were more strongly related to externalizing problems at higher levels of neuroticism and at lower levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness. Results contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of externalizing problems among youth high in CU traits and may inform future longitudinal and intervention research seeking to identify factors that reduce externalizing behavior among high-CU youth. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Cracking the code: The influence of personality traits on knowledge management culture and sharing behavior

This research endeavors to ascertain the extent to which a knowledge-centered culture fosters the propensity for knowledge sharing within private universities. Furthermore, it seeks to discern the specific facets of the Big Five Personality Traits model that wield a moderating influence on the intricate nexus between knowledge-centered culture and the inclination to share knowledge. The methodology entailed the judicious application of stratified proportionate random sampling to solicit data, with academic staff from private universities constituting the respondent pool. The acquisition of research data transpired through the administration of a self-conducted questionnaire. The outcomes of this investigation unveil a positive correlation between a knowledge-centered culture and the propensity for knowledge sharing—a pivotal finding with far-reaching implications. Moreover, the findings illuminate that individuals exhibiting higher levels of extraversion and conscientiousness play a constructive moderating role in the interplay between knowledge-centered culture and knowledge-sharing behavior. Conversely, those with elevated scores in openness tend to exert a counterproductive moderating influence on this relationship. Intriguingly, the research also establishes that personality traits like agreeableness and neuroticism do not wield significant influence, as they fail to confer any notable moderating effect within the context of the correlation between knowledge-centered culture and knowledge-sharing behavior. The implications of this study are manifold and extend to the realm of academic leadership, offering a nuanced framework to devise policies and strategies that bolster knowledge sharing among academicians by fostering a nurturing knowledge culture. The findings also hold salience for upper echelons of private sector universities, especially within developing nations, and for policymakers seeking to sculpt and enact efficacious policies conducive to augmenting knowledge-sharing behavior. This, in turn, is anticipated to catalyze heightened work performance and operational efficiency.

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The article examines the relationship between adolescent social media addiction and personality traits. The research is highly relevant as social media is an integral part of modern people's daily lives. Although the Internet has numerous advantages, such as communication, information sharing, and access to educational resources, excessive use can lead to addiction. In this regard, teenagers are particularly vulnerable due to their developmental stage. A total of 165 teenagers aged 12-17 participated in the research. Tests and psychological interview methods were applied, and mathematical-statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Pearson linear correlation coefficient. The study found that social media addicts have higher levels of neuroticism and openness to experience than non-addicts. However, those with social media addiction had lower levels of extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness than those without. Thus, the research shows a strong correlation between social media addiction and personality traits. The research has practical significance. The results can be used for further research and the prevention of addiction to social media.

Online gaming motives, family relationships, and personality among Indian youth

Background: Youth involvement in gaming has become an important concern for mental health professionals due to its significant impact on functionality and relationships. However, the gaming motives and associated family relationships and personality traits in the Indian context are poorly understood. Aim: The study examined problematic online gaming, including Internet gaming disorder in connection to gaming motives and personality, especially as they impact family relationships among Indian youth. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of 179 participants (86 males; 93 females) with the age range of 18–25 years who were involved in Internet gaming in the last 1 year. The subjects were recruited using an online survey. Tools used were brief and included the Gaming Usage Questionnaire, Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form, Motivation for Online Gaming Questionnaire UCLA Loneliness Scale, Sheehan Disability Scale, Brief Family Relationships Questionnaire, and MINI International Personality Item Pool. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.99 ± 2.202 years. A stepwise multivariate regression analysis indicated that escape and competition motives, low cohesion in family relationships, low level of conscientiousness, and low level of intellect/imagination contributed to problematic gaming behaviors. Conclusions: The study established a relationship between gaming motives and both internal and external factors associated with problematic online gaming. Generalizing the findings across a larger youth population would help in developing informed preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing a gaming disorder.

Личностные особенности фрилансеров, работающих удаленно

Background. Remote work has been gaining popularity for a long time. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become a necessity for many people. However, the personality traits of people for whom remote work is suitable are poorly understood. Objectives. The study focuses on the personality traits of successful freelancers working remotely. Study Participants. 184 Freelancers (115 females, 69 males, aged from 14 to 60) were recruited from Advego.com. Freelancers were divided into two groups of beginners and experts, based on the number of tasks completed. Groups were compared with each other. The group of experts was also compared with a group of 98 females (aged from 16 to 72) who were not freelancers. Methods. An empirical study was carried out using a five-factor personality questionnaire by H. Tsuji in the version of A.B. Khromov. Results. Significant differences were found between expert freelancers and women of different professions for the following personality traits: extraversion (p = 0.0001), agreeableness (p = 0.0001), openness to experience (p = 0.0001). The hypothesis that freelancers have a higher level of conscientiousness than non-freelance women was not confirmed. Conclusions. The personality traits of freelancers who are successfully adapted to remote work are revealed including lower levels of extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to experience. The results obtained can be used to select staff for remote work.

Association between personality traits and concerns about falling among older patients: the mediating role of subjective age.

Older patients are at high risk of falling, and regular assessments of their concerns about falling (CaF) are often recommended. The present study aimed to investigate the association between CaF and personality traits among older patients as well as to elucidate the mediating role of subjective age. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 patients aged over 60 years in a tertiary hospital located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from March 2023 to May 2023. Predesigned electronic questionnaires were distributed to collect relevant data. Four different models (both crude and adjusted weighted linear regression models) were constructed based on the confounders. Confounders were gradually put into the models to control for bias and to examine the stability of the correlations. Bootstrap sampling was employed to examine the mediating role of subjective age. According to the fully adjusted model, neuroticism (β = 0.17, 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.31, p for trend = 0.02), extraversion (β = -0.07, 95% CI: -0.15 to 0.001, p for trend = 0.05), and subjective age (β = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.28 to 2.78, p for trend <0.001) were consistently correlated with CaF. Mediating analysis revealed that extraversion was negatively related with CaF both directly and indirectly, via subjective age [23.2% partial effect, bootstrap 95%CI: -0.024(-0.080, -0.000)]. Higher neuroticism was consistently related to older subjective age (β = 0.002, 95% CI: 0.001 to 0.004, p for trend = 0.006), while higher levels of conscientiousness, openness, and extraversion were consistently correlated with younger subjective age(β = -0.002, p for trend = 0.04; β = -0.003, p for trend = 0.003; β = -0.002, p for trend = 0.0, respectively). Extraversion and neuroticism were significantly correlated with CaF. Moreover, subjective age partially mediated the relationship between extraversion and CaF. Furthermore, subjective age was found to be associated with both CaF and personality traits. These findings highlighted the important roles of personality traits and subjective age in assessments of CaF and in the development of strategies for preventing falls among older patients.

A Data-Driven Approach to Team Formation in Software Engineering Based on Personality Traits

Collaboration among individuals with diverse skills and personalities is crucial to producing high-quality software. The success of any software project depends on the team’s cohesive functionality and mutual complementation. This study introduces a data-centric methodology for forming Software Engineering (SE) teams centred around personality traits. Our study analysed data from an SE course where 157 students in 31 teams worked through four project phases and were evaluated based on deliverables and instructor feedback. Using the Five-Factor Model (FFM) and a variety of statistical tests, we determined that teams with higher levels of extraversion and conscientiousness, and lower neuroticism, consistently performed better. We examined team members’ interactions and developed a predictive model using extreme gradient boosting. The model achieved a 74% accuracy rate in predicting inter-member satisfaction rankings. Through graphical explainability, the model underscored incompatibilities among members, notably those with differing levels of extraversion. Based on our findings, we introduce a team formation algorithm using Simulated Annealing (SA) built upon the insights derived from our predictive model and additional heuristics.

The Relationship between Self-Regulated Learning and Students' Critical Thinking Skills

Self-regulated learning can provide self-reinforcement in gaining academic achievement which in this case is the ability to solve problems by using critical thinking skills. Students need to know their characteristics so they can plan learning strategies and self-regulation processes according to their characteristics so that their critical thinking skills can improve. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of conscientiousness and self-regulated learning (SRL) of university students in the elementary school teacher education study program at Sebelas Maret University. The research sample was 105 students from the class of 2022. The data collection technique used was a test. The data analysis used inferential statistical analysis. The results showed that the SRL of the students was 35% which was mostly in the medium category, while their critical thinking was 35% and mostly in the low category. Based on the Kendal Tau correlation test, the relationship between SRL and critical thinking skills was 0.000 0.05. The results of this research can be used as a reference to measure the correlation between SRL and the critical thinking of university students.

Personality traits and the degree of work addiction among Polish women: the mediating role of depressiveness.

Workaholism is an addiction, however the obsessive-compulsive components alone may prove insufficient in determining its nature. The aim of the following study was to determine the mediating role of depressiveness in the relationships between workaholism and personality traits according to the five-factor model among Polish women. The research study was carried out among 556 women residing in the West Pomerania Voivodeship in Poland. The research was based on a survey performed using a questionnaire technique. The following research instruments adapted to Polish conditions were employed to assess the incidence of work addiction among female adults: The NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), The Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) Questionnaire, and The Beck Depression Inventory-BDI I-II. A positive correlation between the intensity of neuroticism and the work addiction risk was revealed (β = 0.204, p < 0.001). A partial mediation (35%) with the severity of depression symptoms as a mediating factor was observed (β = 0.110, p < 0.001). Respondents characterized by high neuroticism showed a greater severity of the symptoms of depression (β = 0.482, p < 0.001), which is a factor increasing the work addiction risk (β = 0.228, p < 0.001). No effect of extraversion intensity on the work addiction risk was found (β = 0.068, p = 0.081). Respondents characterized by a high level of extraversion displayed lower severity of the symptoms of depression (β = -0.274, p < 0.001). A negative correlation between the intensity of agreeableness and the work addiction risk was revealed (β = -0.147, p < 0.001). A partial mediation (27.8%) was observed. A positive correlation between the intensity of conscientiousness and the work addiction risk was revealed (β = 0.082, p = 0.047). Respondents characterized by a high level of conscientiousness showed a lower severity of depression symptoms (β = -0.211, p < 0.001). Depressiveness plays the role of a mediator between neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness as well as conscientiousness, and work addiction. Depressiveness is a factor which increases the risk of work addiction.

The influence of mental hygiene on communication styles in couples

A couple represents a bond formed between two people that develop and evolve together, which have the common objective of forming a family. We ask ourselves which are the factors which influence the communication style of the partners in the relationship. This work has the general objective of determining possible correlations between some variables which define the mental hygiene of the individual and the communication styles in the couple. In this regard 78 people, male and female, within the ages of 19 and 66 years old have been tested. I provided this objective with special importance as it involves all directions of research. Likewise, I consider that this research highlights the importance of communication in a couple at any age. The hypotheses of the research consider the different correlations between nonassertive, aggressive, manipulating and assertive communication styles and the psychologic factors such as the types of personal autonomy: cognitive, behavioral, emotional and value. Unhappiness in the couple and marital conflict have also been targeted. I also followed a comparison related to the dominance of a communication style between sexes. Following the correlations and the comparison made, I found the following aspects: a high level of cognitive autonomy leads to an assertive communication style in a couple, a low level of value autonomy determines unhappiness in a couple, a low level of behavioral autonomy leads to a nonassertive communication style in a couple, a high level of marital conflict does not determine a manipulative communication style, men communicate more aggressively in a couple compared to women, and a low level of conscientiousness determines a nonassertive style in couples.