Handbook of Research Methods in Personality Psychology Edited by: Richard W. Robins, R. Chris Fraley, Robert F. Krueger Recent years have seen compelling advances in understanding the nature, structure, and developments of personality. The growth of the field attests to both the strengths of classic research methodologies and the emergence of exciting new approaches and applications. This authoritative handbook brings scientists and students fully up to date on the rich array of methods available to personality psychologists today. The most complete, current work of its kind, the volume is an essential one-step reference for anyone planning or conducting research in this dynamic area. The Handbook is structures to guide the reader through all of the phases of conducting a personality study. Part I covers the various research designs used in the field, helping the reader determine the optimal type of study for addressing a particular question. Part II focuses on assessment and measurement tools, ranging from traditional methods like self-report inventories and observational procedures to such recent innovations as neuroimaging and genetic analyses. Part III presents effective approaches to data analysis and interpretation. Throughout, the goal is to explain the fundamentals and give the reader enough background to use each method or model thoughtfully and correctly. Each chapter provides a clear overview of the method at hand and offers step-by-step instructions for implementation, illustrated with detailed, practical examples. Particular attention is given to real-world theoretical and logistical challenges and how to overcome them. Meeting an important need, this volume is an indispensable addition to the libraries of researchers and students in personality and social psychology, as well as other psychologists who use personality measures in their work. It is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level seminars in personality research methods and assessment.