RATIONALE The gap in knowledge translation from research to clinical practice is under scrutiny in stroke rehabilitation. One possible reason for this gap may be a poor understanding of clinicians' practice style traits and how they influence practice behaviours. OBJECTIVES To identify the prevalence of practice style traits in physical therapists and occupational therapists working in stroke...

The study of family pedigrees with rare monogenic cardiovascular disorders has revealed new molecular players in physiological processes. Genome-wide association studies of complex traits with a heritable component may afford a similar and potentially intellectually richer opportunity. In this review we focus on the interpretation of genetic associations and the issue of causality in relation t...

Smartphones are the most personal devices. The kind of apps we install are therefore closely linked to our habits and personality. In this research-in-progress paper, we aim to provide two key contributions. First, we aim to advance the body of knowledge in technology adoption research by explaining adoption of specific mobile apps by using the Big Five personality traits. Second, we provide a ...

This study examines cognitive and non-cognitive skills and their transmission from parents to children as one potential candidate to explain the intergenerational link of socio-economic status. Using representative data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study, we contrast the impact of parental cognitive abilities (fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence) and personality traits (Big Fi...

The effects of personality traits, motives, and leadership identity claims on the attainment of status in informal, social organizations were assessed in several organizations using multiple indices of status. The power motive Hope for Power was predictive of holding executive offices. Extraversion and Conscientiousness predicted peer-ratings of social influence. Extraversion, Emotional Stabili...