Amanda J. Wright
@ajwright.bsky.social
Incoming Asst. Prof @tamu.bsky.social. Postdoc @uzh-diffpsy.bsky.social. PhD @washu.bsky.social.
I like personality development, change, & prediction. Depending on the day (or hour), I also like R & Bayesian stats
https://www.amanda-j-wright.com
I like personality development, change, & prediction. Depending on the day (or hour), I also like R & Bayesian stats
https://www.amanda-j-wright.com
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Amanda J. Wright
@ajwright.bsky.social
· Mar 28
Excited to share that I'll be joining the psychology department at Texas A&M as an assistant professor starting Fall 2026 🤗
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We already know that lagged effects in CLPMs are likely to be upwardly biased, but just how easy is it to find significant effects? Way too easy. I tested CLPMS in 100 randomly selected pairs of correlated variables and found significant effects in 98 of them. New preprint: osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
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October 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We already know that lagged effects in CLPMs are likely to be upwardly biased, but just how easy is it to find significant effects? Way too easy. I tested CLPMS in 100 randomly selected pairs of correlated variables and found significant effects in 98 of them. New preprint: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Has conscientiousness really been in a free fall since 2014? A question that made us blog again: Has conscientiousness really been in a free fall since 2014?*
floggingpvalues.blog/2025/10/22/h...
floggingpvalues.blog/2025/10/22/h...
Has conscientiousness really been in a free fall since 2014?*
Brent W. RobertsA.J. WrightLena RoemerCavan Bonner Recently Burn-Murdoch reported in the Financial Times (FT) that since 2014 conscientiousness was in a “free fall” in younger p…
floggingpvalues.blog
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Has conscientiousness really been in a free fall since 2014? A question that made us blog again: Has conscientiousness really been in a free fall since 2014?*
floggingpvalues.blog/2025/10/22/h...
floggingpvalues.blog/2025/10/22/h...
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Do you teach #rstats? Do your students complain about how lame and old-fashioned dplyr is? Don't worry: I have the solution for you: github.com/hadley/genzp....
genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.
genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.
GitHub - hadley/genzplyr: dplyr but make it bussin fr fr no cap
dplyr but make it bussin fr fr no cap. Contribute to hadley/genzplyr development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Do you teach #rstats? Do your students complain about how lame and old-fashioned dplyr is? Don't worry: I have the solution for you: github.com/hadley/genzp....
genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.
genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.
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New preprint!
Many claim that first sex is a huge risk for teens. We tested that claim in a large, nationally representative German sample. Core question: Do first sexual experiences harm adolescents, or do they reflect prior well-being?
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Many claim that first sex is a huge risk for teens. We tested that claim in a large, nationally representative German sample. Core question: Do first sexual experiences harm adolescents, or do they reflect prior well-being?
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
New preprint!
Many claim that first sex is a huge risk for teens. We tested that claim in a large, nationally representative German sample. Core question: Do first sexual experiences harm adolescents, or do they reflect prior well-being?
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Many claim that first sex is a huge risk for teens. We tested that claim in a large, nationally representative German sample. Core question: Do first sexual experiences harm adolescents, or do they reflect prior well-being?
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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A reminder that I’m accepting applications for PhD students!
✨✨ I will be reviewing applications for the University of Minnesota psychology PhD program this fall!
Information for potential applicants can be found on my lab website: ringwaldlab.psych.umn.edu/join-lab
Please spread the word!
Information for potential applicants can be found on my lab website: ringwaldlab.psych.umn.edu/join-lab
Please spread the word!
Join the Lab | Ringwald Lab
ringwaldlab.psych.umn.edu
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A reminder that I’m accepting applications for PhD students!
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When we measure personality multiple times in a study, does it matter if we ask people about their personality *in general* or *since the last time point*?
Turns out: yes!
We found differences in internal consistency, Ms, & SDs but not in the underlying constructs 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Turns out: yes!
We found differences in internal consistency, Ms, & SDs but not in the underlying constructs 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/tb94v_v1🧵
October 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
When we measure personality multiple times in a study, does it matter if we ask people about their personality *in general* or *since the last time point*?
Turns out: yes!
We found differences in internal consistency, Ms, & SDs but not in the underlying constructs 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Turns out: yes!
We found differences in internal consistency, Ms, & SDs but not in the underlying constructs 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
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Cool preprint from @ajwright.bsky.social et al. demonstrating that personality change occurs at different time scales!
www.researchgate.net/profile/Aman...
www.researchgate.net/profile/Aman...
www.researchgate.net
September 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Cool preprint from @ajwright.bsky.social et al. demonstrating that personality change occurs at different time scales!
www.researchgate.net/profile/Aman...
www.researchgate.net/profile/Aman...
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New paper out on personality functioning by lab members @ajwright.bsky.social and @peterhaehner.bsky.social ⬇️🤩
New paper out at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science!
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New paper out on personality functioning by lab members @ajwright.bsky.social and @peterhaehner.bsky.social ⬇️🤩
Reposted by Amanda J. Wright
I'm reviewing applications for the University of Washington's PhD program this fall.
Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply.
More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...
Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply.
More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...
RADLab - Graduate Applicants
Is the RADLab a good fit for my career goals?
Our lab is very research oriented. Our primary goal is to train doctoral students to make outstanding, substantive, and meaningful contributions to the sc...
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September 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm reviewing applications for the University of Washington's PhD program this fall.
Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply.
More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...
Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply.
More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...
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I'm happy to announce that Vanderbilt Psychology's clinical area is hiring a TT asst prof this year! Please share with your networks and consider applying if you're on the market! Happy to (try to) answer questions about the search if you have them.
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
September 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I'm happy to announce that Vanderbilt Psychology's clinical area is hiring a TT asst prof this year! Please share with your networks and consider applying if you're on the market! Happy to (try to) answer questions about the search if you have them.
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/173316
New paper out at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science!
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New paper out at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science!
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
We examined unconditional & event-related changes in pathological vs normal-range personality using 4 metrics to compare their developmental links, how these vary with life events, and whether unique effects emerge across metrics
Reposted by Amanda J. Wright
Teilnahme und weitere Informationen unter:
formr.psych.uzh.ch/pers-wrapped
formr.psych.uzh.ch/pers-wrapped
pers-wrapped
formr survey framework. chain simple surveys into long runs, use the power of R to generate pretty feedback and complex designs
formr.psych.uzh.ch
August 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Teilnahme und weitere Informationen unter:
formr.psych.uzh.ch/pers-wrapped
formr.psych.uzh.ch/pers-wrapped
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Wie verändert sich unsere Persönlichkeit über ein Jahr? Dazu starten wir heute eine neue Studie und suchen nach Teilnehmenden zwischen 18-40 Jahren, die Interesse haben, Einblicke in ihre Persönlichkeit, Wohlbefinden und Verhalten über ein Jahr zu erhalten und bis zu 173 CHF (~185€) zu verdienen.
August 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Wie verändert sich unsere Persönlichkeit über ein Jahr? Dazu starten wir heute eine neue Studie und suchen nach Teilnehmenden zwischen 18-40 Jahren, die Interesse haben, Einblicke in ihre Persönlichkeit, Wohlbefinden und Verhalten über ein Jahr zu erhalten und bis zu 173 CHF (~185€) zu verdienen.
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The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in the sociology of child and adolescent development. I've been told this is open rank.
UZH: Professorship in the Sociology of Child and Adolescent Development
The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in the sociology of child and adolescent development, starting on 1 February 2027. The future holder of the position will be affiliate...
jobs.uzh.ch
August 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in the sociology of child and adolescent development. I've been told this is open rank.
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I will be reviewing applications for the University of Michigan Clinical Psychology doctoral program this fall. If you are interested in applying, here’s some info I prepared for applicants: sites.lsa.umich.edu/aidangcw-lab...
2026 Applicants – Personality Processes and Outcomes Laboratory
sites.lsa.umich.edu
August 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I will be reviewing applications for the University of Michigan Clinical Psychology doctoral program this fall. If you are interested in applying, here’s some info I prepared for applicants: sites.lsa.umich.edu/aidangcw-lab...
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Effects of a theory-based smartphone intervention to decrease neuroticism in the general public: https://osf.io/m8a5r
July 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Effects of a theory-based smartphone intervention to decrease neuroticism in the general public: https://osf.io/m8a5r
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I am recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join my lab at Dartmouth. The ideal candidate will have experience in EMA, passive physiological data, and/or digital therapeutics. Interest and/or experience in chronic pain and co-occurring disorders is preferred. apply.interfolio.com/169836
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July 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I am recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join my lab at Dartmouth. The ideal candidate will have experience in EMA, passive physiological data, and/or digital therapeutics. Interest and/or experience in chronic pain and co-occurring disorders is preferred. apply.interfolio.com/169836
If you’re at ARP and want to hear some great talks on personality interventions, stop by our symposium at 2:45 in the James Room on the 9th floor!!!
June 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you’re at ARP and want to hear some great talks on personality interventions, stop by our symposium at 2:45 in the James Room on the 9th floor!!!
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Extremely excited to share the first effort of the Revived Genomics of Personality Consortium: A highly-powered, comprehensive GWAS of the Big Five personality traits in 1.14 million participants from 46 cohorts. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
May 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Extremely excited to share the first effort of the Revived Genomics of Personality Consortium: A highly-powered, comprehensive GWAS of the Big Five personality traits in 1.14 million participants from 46 cohorts. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Going to share this in my lifespan human development course next week!
Given the implications of personality & beliefs about its changes for individual & societal well-being, we argue that greater outreach efforts & better dissemination of research about personality's malleability should be shared goals of social scientists, clinicians, & policymakers alike (7/8)
April 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Going to share this in my lifespan human development course next week!
Excited to share that I'll be joining the psychology department at Texas A&M as an assistant professor starting Fall 2026 🤗
March 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Excited to share that I'll be joining the psychology department at Texas A&M as an assistant professor starting Fall 2026 🤗
New preprint!
Ever heard that personality doesn't change? Do you believe that? (you shouldn't)
Using data from an online survey (n = 887) & eight longitudinal datasets (n = 166,971), we compared perceived vs. actual lifespan changes in personality and 20+ individual differences (1/8)
osf.io/ytmxp
Ever heard that personality doesn't change? Do you believe that? (you shouldn't)
Using data from an online survey (n = 887) & eight longitudinal datasets (n = 166,971), we compared perceived vs. actual lifespan changes in personality and 20+ individual differences (1/8)
osf.io/ytmxp
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osf.io
March 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New preprint!
Ever heard that personality doesn't change? Do you believe that? (you shouldn't)
Using data from an online survey (n = 887) & eight longitudinal datasets (n = 166,971), we compared perceived vs. actual lifespan changes in personality and 20+ individual differences (1/8)
osf.io/ytmxp
Ever heard that personality doesn't change? Do you believe that? (you shouldn't)
Using data from an online survey (n = 887) & eight longitudinal datasets (n = 166,971), we compared perceived vs. actual lifespan changes in personality and 20+ individual differences (1/8)
osf.io/ytmxp
Reposted by Amanda J. Wright
Together with @wiebkeb.bsky.social I investigated how personality relates to who takes on informal caregiving, and how informal care responsibilities in turn affect personality: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
On the level of nuances (items), we found some evidence for the corresponsive
On the level of nuances (items), we found some evidence for the corresponsive
Informal care and personality: Selection and socialization effects - Michael D. Krämer, Wiebke Bleidorn, 2025
Informal caregiving provides societally important healthcare functions but can take a toll on caregivers, with negative consequences for well-being. However, li...
journals.sagepub.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Together with @wiebkeb.bsky.social I investigated how personality relates to who takes on informal caregiving, and how informal care responsibilities in turn affect personality: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
On the level of nuances (items), we found some evidence for the corresponsive
On the level of nuances (items), we found some evidence for the corresponsive
Reposted by Amanda J. Wright
New Preprint Alert!
Why do people differ in their self-esteem development after a negative life event?
With M. Altorfer, and @peterhaehner.bsky.social, I addressed this question by studying self-esteem changes over six months after a negative life event.
Full preprint here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
Why do people differ in their self-esteem development after a negative life event?
With M. Altorfer, and @peterhaehner.bsky.social, I addressed this question by studying self-esteem changes over six months after a negative life event.
Full preprint here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
February 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New Preprint Alert!
Why do people differ in their self-esteem development after a negative life event?
With M. Altorfer, and @peterhaehner.bsky.social, I addressed this question by studying self-esteem changes over six months after a negative life event.
Full preprint here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
Why do people differ in their self-esteem development after a negative life event?
With M. Altorfer, and @peterhaehner.bsky.social, I addressed this question by studying self-esteem changes over six months after a negative life event.
Full preprint here: osf.io/preprints/ps...