Personality and Longevity : Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications for Public Health and Personalized Medicine
Joint Authors
Duberstein, Paul
Roberts, Brent
Chapman, Benjamin P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-24, 24 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
24
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
We review evidence for links between personality traits and longevity.
We provide an overview of personality for health scientists, using the primary organizing framework used in the study of personality and longevity.
We then review data on various aspects of personality linked to longevity.
In general, there is good evidence that higher level of conscientiousness and lower levels of hostility and Type D or “distressed” personality are associated with greater longevity.
Limited evidence suggests that extraversion, openness, perceived control, and low levels of emotional suppression may be associated with longer lifespan.
Findings regarding neuroticism are mixed, supporting the notion that many component(s) of neuroticism detract from life expectancy, but some components at some levels may be healthy or protective.
Overall, evidence suggests various personality traits are significant predictors of longevity and points to several promising directions for further study.
We conclude by discussing the implications of these links for epidemiologic research and personalized medicine and lay out a translational research agenda for integrating the psychology of individual differences into public health and medicine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chapman, Benjamin P.& Roberts, Brent& Duberstein, Paul. 2011. Personality and Longevity : Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications for Public Health and Personalized Medicine. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-24.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chapman, Benjamin P.…[et al.]. Personality and Longevity : Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications for Public Health and Personalized Medicine. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-24.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chapman, Benjamin P.& Roberts, Brent& Duberstein, Paul. Personality and Longevity : Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications for Public Health and Personalized Medicine. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-24.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496494
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496494