Aaron W. Lukaszewski|Michael Gurven|Christopher von Rueden|David P. Schmitt
What Explains Personality Covariation? A Test of the Socioecological Complexity Hypothesis
California State University, Fullerton|University of California, Santa Barbara|University of Richmond|Bradley University
correlations among distinct behaviors foundational personality science field remains far consensus regarding causes covariation advance novel explanation personality covariation views trait covariance shaped within particular socioecology hypothesize degree personality covariation observed within society inversely related societys socioecological complexity diversity social occupational niches using personality survey data participant samples 55 nations n 17637 demonstrate big five dimensions strongly intercorrelated less complex societies complexity indexed nationlevel measures economic development urbanization sectoral diversity inverse relationship robust control variables accounting number methodological response biases findings support socioecological complexity hypothesis generally bolster functionalist accounts trait covariation