APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Irresponsibility Predicted UGPA, over Other Positive and Negative Traits
- Maureen Conard
Sacred Heart University
Abstract
Relationships between undergraduate GPA and seven traits (conscientiousness, neuroticism, adaptability, analytical interest, resilience, grit and irresponsibility) were investigated in two independent samples (addressing replicability). Sample 1(N=300) multiple regression results showed that irresponsibility alone predicted uGPA. Sample 2 (N=243) multiple regression results showed that irresponsibility and resilience predicted uGPA.