A pilot study of HEXACO dimensions and therapeutic change as potential predictors of negative effects of psychotherapy

Objectives. The aim of this study was to explore possible relationships between the HEXACO personality traits (i.e., Extraversion, Emotionality, Honesty-Humility, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Openness experience) and negative effects psychotherapy.Sample settings. A total 148 respondents answered an online survey. Descriptive multivariate regression analyses were performed.Hypotheses. Clients’ expected predict psychotherapy.Results. Extraversion strongest predictor effects, serving as a protective factor against worsening symptoms, hopelessness, stigma. Furthermore, Emotionality related lower perceived quality psychotherapy, Conscientiousness experience served protector dependency. Limitations. findings are based on one-time retrospective measurement convenience sample. results must be interpreted with caution because assumptions linear not fulfilled.