Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 1, 2026
07:30
Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study
Published on: August 18, 2020
[Relation between personality traits and personal values in cocaine-dependent patients]
Jesús Saiz1, José Luis Álvaro, Isabel Martínez
1Universidad Complutense de Madrid. jesus.saiz@psi.ucm.es
Adicciones
|June 8, 2011
Summary
Personal values and personality traits are linked in cocaine-dependent patients. Values better predict religious association, while traits better predict life satisfaction, offering complementary insights into addiction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Addiction Research
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Cocaine dependence is a complex issue.
- Understanding the psychological underpinnings is crucial for effective treatment.
- Previous research has explored personality traits but less so the role of personal values.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between personal values and personality traits in individuals undergoing treatment for cocaine dependence.
- To determine the specific explanatory power of values and traits for life satisfaction and religiosity.
- To analyze the differential influence of values and traits on behaviors related to cognitive control.
Summary:
- A study of 230 cocaine-dependent patients found significant associations between personal values and personality traits.
- Personal values were stronger predictors of religious association, whereas personality traits better explained life satisfaction.
- Values appear to influence behaviors requiring higher cognitive control, while traits impact those with lower cognitive control.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that both personal values and personality traits should be considered complementarily in understanding and treating cocaine use.
- This research highlights the distinct yet interconnected roles of values and traits in explaining behaviors relevant to addiction.
- The study provides a more nuanced framework for psychological interventions targeting substance use disorders.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Cultural Influences on Personality
Individualist and collectivist cultures emphasize different core values, shaping personality in distinct ways. In individualist cultures, such as those in the United States, England, and Australia, people prioritize independence, competition, and personal achievement. These societies tend to promote self-focused traits, with individuals often reporting higher levels of self-esteem. In contrast, collectivist cultures, commonly found in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America, emphasize...
01:26Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant
Narcissistic and avoidant personality traits represent two contrasting patterns of behavior that significantly influence social interactions and self-perception. While individuals with narcissistic disorder seek admiration and validation, individuals with avoidant personality disorder withdraw due to fear of judgment.
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic individuals exhibit an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. They are often...
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic individuals exhibit an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. They are often...
01:24Personality Disorders: Dependent and Obsessive-Compulsive
Dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are two separate psychological conditions that influence behavior, relationships, and overall life functioning. Though both involve maladaptive behaviors, their core characteristics and motivations differ significantly.
Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive reliance on others to manage various aspects of life. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with...
Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive reliance on others to manage various aspects of life. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with...
01:23Factors Influencing Attraction VI: Personality Traits
Personality traits are fundamental in shaping social perception and influencing interpersonal relationships. Certain traits, such as agreeableness and extraversion, contribute positively to social interactions, whereas others, such as narcissism, have complex and often contradictory effects on how individuals are perceived over time.The Role of Agreeableness and ExtraversionAgreeableness and extraversion are associated with higher levels of interpersonal attractiveness and likability.
01:22Self-Report Tests of Personality
Self-report inventories are objective personality assessments that use multiple-choice items or numbered scales, typically ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). They are often called Likert scales after Rensis Likert. These inventories are widely used due to their ease of administration and cost-effectiveness. One of the most prominent examples is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), initially developed in the 1940s to assess abnormal personality traits.
01:29Personality Theory by Eysenck and Eysenck
Hans and Sybil Eysenck developed a widely recognized theory of personality, which emphasizes the role of temperament and genetically based differences in shaping individual traits. Their theory posits that biological factors primarily determine personality and can be understood through two main dimensions: extroversion/introversion and neuroticism/stability.
In the extroversion/introversion dimension, highly extroverted people are sociable, outgoing, and easily connect with others. In contrast,...
In the extroversion/introversion dimension, highly extroverted people are sociable, outgoing, and easily connect with others. In contrast,...