A Meta-Analytic Study of Compound Traits and Sleep
Sleep is a vital physiological process that is essential for both physical and psychological health. Previously, sleep hygiene has been linked to various aspects of personality, with most research focusing on primary personality traits. However, we believe that the complexity of personality may be better reflected by examining compound personality traits, which could be more predictive of behavior and health outcomes. In this study, we examine the relationship between sleep and compound personality traits by conducting a meta-analytic review of the current research on the topic. Basing our hypothesis on previous findings, we hypothesize that individuals with specific compound personality traits, such as a combination of high Conscientiousness and Emotional Stability, will exhibit more favorable sleep patterns and better overall sleep quality than individuals with low Conscientiousness and high Neuroticism. These findings would imply that practicing better sleep hygiene could be related to favorable personality trait levels that govern our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs. The reverse causality is as likely, with favorable personality trait levels influencing sleep hygiene.