Gender and age differences in the associations between personality traits and depressive symptoms among Chinese adults: Based on China Family Panel Study

• DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13972
• Publication Date: 2022-08-22T14:04:50Z
• Authors: Hanfang Zhao; Hong Shi; Zheng Ren; Minfu He; Xiangrong Li; Yuyu Li; Yajiao Pu; Li Cui; Shixun Wang; Jieyu Zhao; Hongjian Liu; Xiumin Zhang
• Keywords: Conscientiousness; Agreeableness; Openness to experience

This study aims to explore the associations between personality traits and depressive symptoms among Chinese adults analyse gender age differences in associations. A national representative sample of 28,628 aged 18 above were selected from 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data. The short version Big Five Inventory (CBF-PI-15) Center for Epidemiologic Depression (CES-D 8) used measure respectively. Binary logistic regression models employed whole participants, different groups genders After adjustment, higher levels conscientiousness, extraversion agreeableness related lower level symptoms, while openness neuroticism (p < 0.05). significant interaction conscientiousness on was found (interaction p = 0.005), association stronger males than females 0.001). Significant interactions 0.007), 0.001) Moreover, with strongest old group, followed by middle-aged then young group In conclusion, had negative positive symptoms. females, group.