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Personality psychology: research trends for 1993-1995

N S Endler1, R L Speer

  • 1Department of Psychology, York University, North York, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Personality
|November 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Personality research trends from 1993-1995 show minimal methodology changes but evolving content areas. Popular topics included traits, emotion/motivation, and health psychology, with regional differences noted.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • A review of articles from five prominent personality journals published between 1993 and 1995 was conducted.
  • The study aimed to identify emerging trends in personality research during this period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze shifts in research methodology and content areas within personality psychology.
  • To compare current popular topics with historical trends and examine regional differences in research.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of articles published in leading personality journals from 1993-1995.
  • Assessment of research methodologies, participant demographics, and thematic content of the selected articles.

Main Results:

  • Personality research methodology remained largely static, with minor shifts towards non-laboratory settings and non-university participants.
  • Content analysis revealed dynamic topic popularity, with traits, emotion/motivation, and health psychology emerging as prominent areas.
  • Comparisons indicated variations in research focus between North American and European personality psychology.

Conclusions:

  • Methodological advancement in personality research lagged during the studied period.
  • The study highlights the cyclical nature of topic popularity in personality psychology.
  • Regional differences in research focus suggest distinct theoretical and empirical priorities in North America and Europe.

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