Question

Introversion and Extraversion characteristics and their effects on Marital bliss? (title) and

The variables introversion and extraversion are known to have varying effects on individuals

lives and collective lives and on the levels of happiness. The aim is to measure the synergistic

affect between the two and the happiness index as a result, being my hypothesis.What is the null hypothesis? What would be the

best amount of participants i should for this study? Why? What would be

best inclusion characteristics?

Answer 1

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(Answer) According to the five-factor model, Introversion and Extraversion form two extremes of the first factor. This factor is scaled on the basis of the person’s sociability, aggressiveness and emotional expression. Depending on these measures, an introverted individual might be classified because they tend to lean more towards being quiet, reserved and withdrawn. Similarly, an extroverted individual would lean towards being outgoing, sociable and seeking adventure. Even in the MBTI scale, introversion and extraversion are the first of the four markers that might determine an individual’s personality.

Although it might seem like a good idea to predict the success of a marriage based on an individual’s level of sociability and their comfort level with outdoor activities, it is essential to remember that these markers are not an “all” or “nothing” situation. These are simply scales where an individual might have different levels of sociability. For instance, one might find an extroverted individual who likes a good house party but hates the crowds at a concert. Also, there might be introverted individuals who enjoy spending time with their close-knit friends but dislike spending time with people that they do not share a comfort level with. Here in lies the null hypothesis. Since these measures are not absolute, the prediction based on these measures cannot be “either-or,” where a couple either gets divorced or stays together.

Just like the mood to be social is intermittent, depending on the mood, the day and other factors, the level of marital bliss is just as irregular. However, the synergetic effect between sociability and marital bliss would also depend on whether or not both the members are of the same personality type. The best amount of participants would be at least 15 couples of different sexual orientation but in equal amount. For instance 5 straight couples, 5 homosexual male couples, 5 homosexual female couples with each having different sociability level. The proper hypothesis would be to judge whether or not couples with the same sociability marker have more marital bliss or couples with opposing sociability markers.