Associations between HEXACO personality traits, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions: a protocol for a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
2025

HEXACO Personality Traits and Addictions: A Systematic Review Protocol

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Sharifibastan Farangis, Erevik Eilin Kristine, Morken Katharina Teresa Enehaug, Pallesen Ståle

Primary Institution: University of Bergen

Hypothesis

This systematic review aims to investigate the association between HEXACO personality traits and substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Conclusion

The study will provide a comprehensive overview of how HEXACO personality traits relate to various addictions.

Supporting Evidence

  • This is the first systematic review to explore the relationship between HEXACO traits and addictions.
  • The study aims to fill a gap in the literature regarding personality traits and addiction.
  • HEXACO traits may provide insights into the mechanisms contributing to addiction.
  • Identifying moderators could help understand when personality traits influence addiction.

Takeaway

This study is like a big puzzle that tries to figure out how different personality traits can affect whether someone might get addicted to things like drugs or gambling.

Methodology

The study will follow PRISMA-P guidelines and will include searches in multiple databases for empirical studies on HEXACO traits and addictions.

Potential Biases

Potential biases may arise from the limited number of studies available and the exclusion of grey literature.

Limitations

The study may be limited by the scarcity of existing research specifically focused on HEXACO traits and addictions.

Participant Demographics

The study will include diverse populations across various age groups, genders, socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnic identities.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/s13643-024-02741-8

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