Abstract
The present study explored the potential importance of using personality trait change as a unique predictor of change in depressive symptoms in a large, longitudinal sample. Cross-sectional, prospective, and correlated-change analyses, as well as several potential mediators (i.e., life satisfaction, chronic stressors, physical health) that may account for the link between personality traits and depression were tested. As predicted, the relationship between static levels of personality traits and depression found in previous research was replicated, and strong evidence was found for personality trait change in predicting change in depression. Variables associated with satisfaction and health were found to partially mediate the link between personality traits and depression.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 38-46 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Research in Personality |
Volume | 51 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2014 |
Keywords
- Correlated change
- Depression
- Mediation
- Personality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- General Psychology