کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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951476 | 927236 | 2012 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
An increasing number of studies point to normative changes in personality occurring during adulthood. We examined age group differences and longitudinal changes in approach–avoidance sensitivities across adulthood using a population-based sample of younger, midlife, and older adults (N = 7468) assessed on three occasions over an 8 year interval. Younger adults reported higher approach sensitivity (assessed using BAS-Drive and BAS-Reward subscales) relative to midlife and older adults. Approach sensitivity tended to decline between Times 1 and 3 for all age groups. Cross-sectional age differences were not evident for avoidance sensitivity at Time 1 (assessed using the BIS); however there was evidence for different patterns of change in avoidance over time across the age groups. Results are discussed in the context of lifespan developmental perspectives on self-regulation of emotion and behaviour.
► First study to examine age differences and longitudinal changes in approach–avoidance in adulthood.
► Large population-based sample assessed at three time points over 8 years.
► Younger adults report higher approach motivation (Bas-Drive, Bas-Reward) than midlife and older adults.
► Age groups reported similar initial levels of avoidance (BIS), but showed different patterns of change.
Journal: Journal of Research in Personality - Volume 46, Issue 6, December 2012, Pages 646–654