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Personality and health related behaviors

Previous studies have shown that personality traits are associated to different health related behaviors. However, most studies use only self- reported personality, as well as self-report of different health related behaviors. In this study we obtained both self-report and peer-reports on personality, using BFI questionnaire, as well as self-report on frequency of different health related behaviors during the previous week (physical exercise, drinking, eating fruits and vegetables). Psychology students (N = 260, 83% female) from two departments of psychology filled in the measures. Two colleagues chosen by each student filled in the peer-report of personality for that student. Participants were divided into two groups based on their responses for health related behaviors, and self- and peer-reported personality traits were compared between those groups. Groups differed in self-reported conscientiousness for physical exercise, in self and peer-reported conscientiousness and peer- reported agreeableness for drinking, and in self- reported openness for eating fruits and vegetables.

personality ; big five ; health related behaviors ; peer-reports

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