Psychological profiles of professional actors

The personality profiles and cognitive styles of 191 professional actors were compared to general population samples. Actors of both sexes were significantly higher than comparison groups in extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness. There was a trend towards higher neuroticism. The ac...

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 2006, Vol.40 (2), p.375-383
Main Author: Nettle, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actors
Biological and medical sciences
Cognitive styles
Empathizing
Empathy
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Neuroticism
Performing arts
Personality
Personality traits
Personality. Affectivity
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Systemizing
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Summary:The personality profiles and cognitive styles of 191 professional actors were compared to general population samples. Actors of both sexes were significantly higher than comparison groups in extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness. There was a trend towards higher neuroticism. The actors also scored significantly more highly than comparison groups on Baron-Cohen’s empathizing quotient. The results are discussed with reference to the demands and rewards of acting, and the view that choices of activity are the result of seeking a fit between the person and the environment.
ISSN:0191-8869
1873-3549
DOI:10.1016/j.paid.2005.07.008