New Paper Published!

Congratulations to the lab team and co-authors Morgan Gianola, Maria M. Llabre, and Elizabeth A. Reynolds Losin on the recent publication of their article, "Language Dominance and Cultural Identity Predict Variation in Self-Reported Personality in English and Spanish Among Hispanic/Latino Bilingual Adults," in the Journal of Personality Assessment!

This study provides valuable insights into how language dominance and cultural identity affect personality self-reports among bilingual Hispanic/Latino individuals. Key findings revealed that participants exhibited higher levels of agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism in English than in Spanish, while language dominance influenced levels of extraversion depending on whether they were using their dominant language. Additionally, stronger U.S.-American identity correlated with higher extraversion and conscientiousness and lower neuroticism, while Hispanic identity positively related to agreeableness in both languages.

The implications of this research extend to bilingual personality assessments and understanding cultural influences on self-perception. These findings could enhance culturally-sensitive approaches in fields like mental health and healthcare, supporting better assessments and personalized care for bilingual populations.

Congratulations again on this impactful contribution to the field, Morgan and co-authors!