APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

Irresponsibility Predicted UGPA, over Other Positive and Negative Traits

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Emotion & Motivation: What Drives the Self

  • 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.

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