Modeling dynamic personality theories in a continuous‐time framework: An illustration

• DOI: 10.1111/jopy.12769
• Publication Date: 2022-08-30T13:38:08Z
• Authors: Martin Hecht; Kai T. Horstmann; Manuel Arnold; Ryne A. Sherman; Manuel C. Voelkle
• Keywords: Empirical Research; Experience sampling method; Personality psychology

Abstract Objective Personality psychology has traditionally focused on stable between‐person differences. Yet, recent theoretical developments and empirical insights have led to a new conceptualization of personality as dynamic system (e.g., Cybernetic Big Five Theory). Such systems comprise several components that need be conceptually distinguished mapped statistical model for estimation. Method In the current work, we illustrate how common from these theories may implemented in continuous time‐modeling framework. Results As an example, reanalyze experience sampling data with N = 180 persons (with average T 40 [ SD 8] measurement occasions) investigate four different effects between momentary happiness, extraverted behavior, perception situation social: (1) effects, (2) contemporaneous (3) autoregressive (4) cross‐lagged effects. Conclusion We highlight must not necessarily point same direction, which is line assumptions theories.