Unlock the Secrets of Personality Dynamics and Processes with This Comprehensive Handbook

Authored by John F. Rauthmann, The Handbook of Personality Dynamics and Processes is a pioneering work that delves into the fundamental concepts, theories, methods, and applications of personality psychology. This seminal book bridges the gap between structural and process-based approaches, offering a dynamic understanding of personality that considers the intricate interplay of thoughts, feelings, desires, and actions within individuals embedded in social, cultural, and historical contexts.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Personality Dynamics

The Handbook tackles each topic with a range of innovative methods, including:

• Ecological momentary sampling, which captures personality manifestations in real-life settings
• Dynamic modeling of time-series or longitudinal personality data, revealing patterns and trends
• Network modeling and simulation, illuminating the complex relationships between personality traits
• Systems-theoretical models of dynamic processes, providing a holistic understanding of personality

Key Features and Benefits

This comprehensive handbook:

• Ties topics and methods together for a more dynamic understanding of personality
• Summarizes existing knowledge and insights of personality dynamics and processes
• Covers a broad compilation of cutting-edge insights
• Addresses the biophysiological and social mechanisms underlying the expression and effects of personality
• Examines within-person consistency and variability, offering a nuanced view of personality

Book Details

Published by Elsevier Science on January 20, 2021, this book is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and students of personality psychology. Written in English, it offers a wealth of knowledge and insights for those seeking to understand the intricacies of human personality.

ISBN: 9780128139950 (hardcover) | 9780128139967 (ebook)