Being open-minded has advantages, but new research shows its downside.
In keeping with the predictions of the study authors, overall openness scores in both models proved to have little relationship to the other potentially related qualities. However, digging into the individual domains produced important distinctions between the adaptive and less adaptive aspects of the trait.
Among the pure intellect component of openness, it was adventurousness that proved to have higher correlations with subjective well-being, potentially due to “enjoyment in thinking, solving problems, and cognitive engagement." Similarly, from the standpoint of the HEXACO model, inquisitiveness showed positive relationships to well-being.
On the converse side, the Emotionality facet of FFM openness was positively related to mania, suggesting that individuals high in this quality are more likely to become excited, perhaps too much so. More generally, as noted by the authors, pure openness can be a risk factor for mood disorders but this can be minimized if a person is high in pure intellect.
There are ample opportunities to expand your mind, whether in actual or virtual reality. Accepting invitations is certainly one route, but you can create your own “invitations” as well: Maybe a documentary shows up as a suggestion on your streaming service, and though you normally would never be interested in the topic, you decide to give it a try. There's one about a historical figure that catches your eye.
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