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Personality Traits and Attention in Israeli Older Adults: An Exploratory Study
1Department of Psychology, The Center for Psychobiological Research, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, D.N. Emek Yezreel 1930600, Israel.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Cognitive function and personality traits are crucial in aging.
- Understanding their interplay can inform interventions for healthy aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between attention levels and personality traits in older adults.
- To identify specific personality domains linked to attention performance in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- 44 older adults (65-75 years) completed the Big Five Inventory and two attention tests (d2 Test of Attention, MATH-CPT).
- Statistical analyses included correlation and linear regression to examine relationships.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between attention and Conscientiousness and Neuroticism.
- Personality traits explained a substantial portion of the variance in attention performance (41.60% for MATH-CPT, 47.70% for d2).
- No significant association was observed between age and Big Five personality traits.
Conclusions:
- Conscientiousness and Neuroticism are significant correlates of attention in older adults.
- Traits like organization, task-orientation, and creativity may support attention in later life.
- Findings highlight the importance of personality in maintaining cognitive function during aging.
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