Psychology of Extraversion ( Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions )

Publication series :Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions

Author: Andrea D. Haddock and Andrew P. Rutkowski  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2013

E-ISBN: 9781629486307

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781629486291

Subject: B84 Psychology

Keyword: Psychology and Psychiatry

Language: ENG

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Psychology of Extraversion

Chapter

Chapter 2 Cross-Cultural Measurement of Extraversion

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Extraversion as a Personality Trait

1.2. Cultural Considerations in Personality Development

1.2.1. Influences on Personality

1.2.1.1. The Role of Culture on Personality Development

1.2.1.2. Additional Cultural Influences on Personality Development

1.2.2. The Function of Culture in Trait Development and Manifestation

1.3. Stability of Personality

1.3.1. Cross-Cultural Generalization of Personality Measures

1.3.2. The Role of Invariance in Personality Measures

2. Method

2.1. Samples

2.1.1. Jamaica

2.1.2. Belize

2.1.3. United States

2.2. Personality Instruments

2.2.1. NEO Five-Factor Inventory

2.2.2. International Personality Item Pool

3. Results

3.1. General Data Analysis

3.2. NEO Five-Factor Inventory

3.2.1. Jamaica

3.2.2. United States

3.2.3. Invariance

3.3. International Personality Item Pool

3.3.1. Jamaica

3.3.2. Belize

3.3.3. Invariance

4. Discussion

4.1. Findings for the NEO Five-Factor Inventory

4.2. Findings for the International Personality Item Pool NEO-PI-R Brief Measure

4.3. Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Extraversion, Personality, Mental Health and Religiosity: Significant Associations

Abstract

Introduction

Extraversion As a Major Personality Dimension

Personality and Mental Health

Extraversion and Happiness

The Psychological Study of Religion

Personality and Religion

Mental Health and Religiosity

Objectives of the Study

Method

Participants

Questionnaires

1. The Five Factor Personality Inventory

(a) Extraversion (E)

(b) Neuroticism (N)

(c) Openness (O)

(d) Agreeableness (A)

(e) Conscientiousness (C)

2. The Arabic Scale of Mental Health (ASMH; Abdel-Khalek, 2011b, 2012a, 2012b)

3. The Intrinsic Religious Motivation (IRM; Hoge, 1972)

4. The Muslim Attitude towards Religiosity Scale (Wilde & Joseph, 1997)

Procedure

Statistical Analysis

Results

Discussion

References

Chapter 4 Extraversion and its Impact on Physical Functionality in Old Age: Epidemiologic Evidence and Potential Pathways

Abstract

Introduction

Physical Functionality in Old Age

Extraversion and the Disablement Process

Potential Mechanisms

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Exploring Personality and Physical Environment as Predictors of Exercise Action Control

Abstract

Introduction

Action Control

Personality

External Environment

Methods

Participants and Procedure

Instruments

Intention

Exercise Behavior

Personality

Environment

Analysis Plan

Results

Discussion

Personality

Environment

Limitations

Conclusion

Appendix

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 6 Extroversion: Nature, Development and Implications to Psychological Health and Work Life

Abstract

Introduction

Development of Extroversion as a Personality Trait

Age and Gender Difference

Extroversion and Mental Health

Extroversion and Work

Job Performance

Job Satisfaction

Work Engagement and Involvement

Leadership

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7 Extraversion and Stress

Abstract

Introduction

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 Modeling the Relationship between Personality and Posttraumatic Growth

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

Abstract

Introduction

Method

Participants

Measures

Procedure

Results

Path Analysis

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Extraversion, Happiness and Optimism: What Role do Positive Emotions Play in their Relation?

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Background

2. Method

2.1. Participants

2.2. Instruments

2.2.1. Demographic Survey

2.2.2. NEO Personality Inventory-Revised Extraversion Domain (NEO-PI-R; Costa & McCrae, 1992)

2.2.3. Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R; Scheier, Carver & Bridges, 1994)

2.2.4. Hopelessness Scale (HS; Beck, Weissman, Lester & Trexler, 1974; Beck & Steer, 1988)

2.2.5. Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ; Hills & Argyle, 2002)

2.3. Procedure

3. Results

4. Discussion

4.1. Limitations of the Present Study and Directions for Future Research

References

Biographical Statements

Chapter 10 Addressing the Imbalance: The Downside of Extraversion and the Upside of Introversion

Abstract

Introduction

The Downside of Extraversion

The Upside of Introversion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11 The Role of Extraversion in Predicting Burnout

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

Abstract

Introduction

Method

Participants

Measures

Procedure

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12 Who Is the Best Teacher? Do Different Kinds of Students Have Different Preferences?

Abstract

Theoretical Background

The Student’s Personality

Extraversion / Introversion

The Influence of Peers

Study Questions

Method

Sample

Instruments

Results

Conclusion

Discussion

References

Chapter 13 Happiness Is a Thing Called Stable Extraversion: Testing Eysenck’s Hypothesis among Hebrew-Speaking Students in Israel

Abstract

Introduction

The Eysenckian Model of Personality

The Oxford Happiness Inventory

Research Aim

Method

Participants

Measures

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Index

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