Personality and Allostatic Load in Hispanic Americans Over 50
Author Information
Author(s): Sevi Barış, Supiyev Adil, Gutierrez Angela, Terrera Graciela Muniz
Primary Institution: MEF University, Istanbul, Turkey
Hypothesis
Can Big-5 personality traits predict allostatic load among middle-aged and older Hispanic adults?
Conclusion
Higher conscientiousness is linked to lower allostatic load, but the expected positive influence of neuroticism combined with conscientiousness was not supported.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher conscientiousness at baseline was associated with lower allostatic load.
- The Big-5 personality traits did not significantly predict the rate of change in allostatic load over time.
- Higher levels of neuroticism and conscientiousness were associated with higher baseline allostatic load.
Takeaway
This study looked at how personality affects health in older Hispanic adults, finding that being more organized helps with stress, but being anxious doesn't help as expected.
Methodology
Data from the Health and Retirement Study was used to test personality traits as predictors of allostatic load over three time points.
Limitations
The study may not generalize beyond Hispanic populations or those aged 50 and older.
Participant Demographics
Middle-aged and older Hispanic adults aged 50 and above.
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