The impact of trait introversion-extraversion and identity on state authenticity: Debating the benefits of extraversion

• Trait introverts report feeling authentic even when acting extraverted. Social identities about introversion–extraversion differ from the trait. Participants reported lower authenticity debating contrary to dispositions and identities. Counter-dispositional costs did not closely track moods. Research suggests that trait feel more We explored boundaries of this idea by assessing as introvert or extravert asking participants debate extraversion’s value. Students (Study 1: N = 310, Study 2 direct replication: 407) were randomly assigned pro con sides in then their state affect. Results suggested interactions between individual differences (trait, identity) condition on authenticity. counter-identity decreased authenticity, though with variation strength across studies. Affect follow pattern. These findings provide preliminary evidence for importance trait-related suggest limits benefits embracing counter-dispositional extraversion.