Personality Trait Level and Change as Predictors of Health Outcomes: Findings From a National Study of Americans (MIDUS)

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Authors

Nicholas A. Turiano · Purdue University West Lafayette

Lindsay Pitzer · University of Notre Dame

Chérie Armour · University of Southern Denmark

Arun S. Karlamangla · University of California, Los Angeles

Carol D. Ryff · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Daniel K. Mroczek · Purdue University West Lafayette

Abstract

Findings demonstrate that a full understanding of the link between personality and health requires consideration of trait change as well as trait level.

Topics & Keywords

Personality Traits and Psychology Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Volume 67B, Issue 1, pp. 4-12

DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbr072

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