The Cambridge Handbook of Personality Psychology - Paperback

The Cambridge Handbook of Personality Psychology - Second Edition

This comprehensive handbook serves as an authoritative resource for personality psychology, bringing together cutting-edge research from leading international scholars. Edited by Philip J. Corr and Gerald Matthews, this second edition provides an extensive overview of the field's current state and future directions.

Comprehensive Coverage of Personality Research

The handbook examines personality psychology through multiple lenses, including genetics, psychometrics, social-cognitive psychology, and real-world applications. Each chapter addresses scientific foundations, main theories and findings, and emerging research directions. The text incorporates advances in molecular genetics and functional neuroimaging, alongside contemporary statistical approaches that define modern personality research.

Expert Editorial Leadership

Philip J. Corr, Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, serves as co-founding joint president of the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences and founding editor-in-chief of Personality Neuroscience. Gerald Matthews, Research Professor at the Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida, is past president of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences. Both editors are associate editors for Personality and Individual Differences, ensuring rigorous academic standards throughout.

Diverse Theoretical Perspectives

The international team of renowned authors ensures broad theoretical representation, presenting multiple viewpoints on key topics within personality psychology. The handbook addresses areas of controversy within the field, providing balanced perspectives on ongoing debates and emerging questions.

Ideal for Students, Researchers, and Practitioners

This reference work supports graduate-level study and professional research in psychology, behavioral neuroscience, and social sciences. The handbook demonstrates personality's central role in psychological science while maintaining accessibility for students entering the field. Researchers will find valuable syntheses of current literature, while practitioners can apply evidence-based insights to their work.

Updated Content and Modern Approaches

This second edition incorporates recent technological advances and methodological developments that have transformed personality research. The text covers contemporary approaches to understanding individual differences, from biological foundations to social expressions of personality traits.