Investigating the effects of congruence between within-person associations: A comparison of two extensions of response surface analysis.

Response surface analysis (RSA) allows researchers to study whether the degree of congruence between two predictor variables is related to a potential psychological outcome. Here, we adapt RSA to the case in which the two predictor variables whose congruence is of interest refer to individual differences in within-person associations (WPAs) between variables that fluctuate over time. For example, a WPA-congruence hypothesis in research on romantic relationships could posit that partners are happier when they have similar social reactivities-that is, when they have similarly strong WPAs between the quantity of their social interactions and their momentary well-being.

Distinguishing four types of Person × Situation interactions: An integrative framework and empirical examination.

People differ in their reaction to situations, resulting in Person × Situation interactions. These interactions have been emphasized by many theoretical accounts of personality. Nevertheless, empirical progress on Person × Situation interactions has been slow.

Narcissistic status pursuit in everyday social life: A within-person process approach to the behavioral and emotional dynamics of narcissism.

Status pursuit has been emphasized as a key motivational factor underlying narcissism, but research has just begun to unravel the processes by which more narcissistic individuals pursue status in their everyday social interactions. In this article, we combine process models of narcissistic status pursuit with three-factor models of narcissism to test whether different aspects of narcissism (i.e.

Effectiveness of adhesive containing MDPB: A practice-based clinical trial.

Objectives: This prospective practice-based trial assessed the longevity of composite restorations made with an adhesive containing an antibacterial monomer compared to a conventional adhesive.

Methods: 9 general practices in the Netherlands were provided with two composite resin adhesives, each for a period of 9 months. Adhesive P contained the quaternary ammonium salt MDPB, and Adhesive S was a control.

Who benefits from which activity? On the relations between personality traits, leisure activities, and well-being.

Leisure activities have been emphasized as an important predictor of well-being. However, little research has examined the effects of leisure activity enactment on well-being over time. Moreover, it is unknown which activities are most beneficial for whom.