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Sociogenomic personality psychology.
Brent W Roberts1, Joshua J Jackson
1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL 61820, USA. broberts@cyrus.psych.uiuc.edu
Journal of Personality
|November 18, 2008
Summary
Sociogenomic biology challenges the idea that biological personality traits are fixed. This new perspective shows how environmental factors can change even seemingly immutable biological systems like DNA.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Genetics
- Sociology
Background:
- Traditional biological models of personality assume immutable genetic underpinnings.
- This perspective overlooks the dynamic interplay between biology and environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce sociogenomic biology as a challenge to immutable trait assumptions.
- Propose a new model integrating biology, environment, and personality.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing biological and psychological literature.
- Introduction of sociogenomic principles.
- Development of the sociogenomic personality psychology model.
Main Results:
- Biological systems, including DNA, are influenced and modified by environmental factors.
- Seemingly immutable traits can change due to environmental interactions.
- A new framework, sociogenomic personality psychology, is presented.
Conclusions:
- Personality traits are not solely determined by immutable biological factors.
- Environmental influences play a crucial role in shaping biological and temperamental traits.
- Sociogenomic personality psychology offers a more dynamic and integrated understanding of personality.
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