Personality profile analysis, personality-intelligence profile analysis, and the intergenerational transmission of both: Insights from Chinese evidence

An individual-centered latent personality profile analysis represents a novel approach to personality research. Leveraging the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) dataset, this study utilizes latent profile analysis to examine the Big Five personality traits. By integrating personality traits with cognitive abilities, a joint profile analysis of individual personality-intelligence is conducted. Three personality profiles and two personality-intelligence profiles are identified through latent profile analysis, and further subjected to exploratory factor analysis, revealing significant differences among various demographic groups. Intergenerational matching and testing of the samples reveal the presence of intergenerational transmission of these profiles. This study explores the personality profile landscape of Chinese residents and investigates the feasibility of joint profile analysis of personality-intelligence, offering a new avenue for studying the factors influencing intergenerational social and economic mobility.