Introversion and the frequency and intensity of daily uplifts and hassles

Natasha N. DeMeo; Joshua M. Smyth; Stacey B. Scott; David M. Almeida; Martin J. Sliwinski; Jennifer E. Graham‐Engeland

doi:10.1111/jopy.12731

journal article May 29, 2022

Introversion and the frequency and intensity of daily uplifts and hassles

Natasha N. DeMeo

Joshua M. Smyth Stacey B. Scott David M. Almeida Martin J. Sliwinski Jennifer E. Graham‐Engeland

Journal of Personality Vol. 91 No. 2 pp. 354-368 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractObjectiveThere is reason to believe that introversion may relate to different patterns of negative and positive experiences in everyday life (“hassles” and “uplifts”), but there is little evidence for this based on reports made in daily life as events occur. We thus extend the literature by using data from ecological momentary assessments to examine whether introversion is associated with either the frequency or intensity of hassles and uplifts.MethodParticipants (N = 242) were community‐dwelling adults (63% Black, 24% Hispanic; ages 25‐65; 65% women) who completed baseline measures of personality and mental health, followed by reports of hassles and uplifts 5x/day for 14 days. We present associations between introversion and hassles/uplifts both with and without controlling for mood‐related factors (neuroticism, recent symptoms of depression, and anxiety).ResultsIntroversion was associated with reporting less frequent and less enjoyable uplifts, but not with overall hassle frequency or unpleasantness; exploratory analyses suggest associations with specific types of hassles.ConclusionsOur results expand understanding of the role of introversion in everyday experiences, suggesting an overall association between introversion and uplifts (but not hassles, broadly) in daily life. Better understanding of such connections may inform future research to determine mechanisms by which introversion relates to health.

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Published: May 29, 2022
Vol/Issue: 91(2)
Pages: 354-368
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Authors

N

Natasha N. DeMeo

Department of Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

J

Joshua M. Smyth

Department of Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA; Department of Medicine The Pennsylvania State University Hershey Pennsylvania USA

S

Stacey B. Scott

Department of Psychology Stony Brook University Stony Brook New York USA

D

David M. Almeida

Center for Healthy Aging The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA; Department of Human Development and Family Studies The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

M

Martin J. Sliwinski

Center for Healthy Aging The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA; Department of Human Development and Family Studies The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

J

Jennifer E. Graham‐Engeland

Department of Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

Funding

National Institute on Aging Award: R01AG039409

Cite This Article

Natasha N. DeMeo, Joshua M. Smyth, Stacey B. Scott, et al. (2022). Introversion and the frequency and intensity of daily uplifts and hassles. Journal of Personality, 91(2), 354-368. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12731

Introversion and the frequency and intensity of daily uplifts and hassles

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