Unique Presentation Identifier:
P49
Program Type
Honors
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Justin H. Moss
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 3:00 PM
Abstract
In the present study, we examined the relationship between self-reported sarcasm use and the six trait domains of the HEXACO model of personality (honesty-humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience). We administered an online survey to collect data from participants about their general tendencies in using sarcasm. We also administered the HEXACO Personality Inventory to assess participants on each major factor and facet of the personality model. We then tested for correlations between each HEXACO factor and sarcasm use, as well as for any demographic differences in sarcasm use. We found a negative correlation between sarcasm use and agreeableness, as well as a negative correlation between sarcasm use and honesty-humility. We also found that male participants were more likely to rate themselves as sarcastic than female participants. These findings are consistent with previous research on individual differences in sarcasm use, but provide novel insight into the role that honesty-humility, a personality factor unique to the HEXACO model, plays in sarcasm use.
Recommended Citation
Starnes, Kayleb S., "Self-Reported Sarcasm Use and the HEXACO Model of Personality" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 21.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/21
Self-Reported Sarcasm Use and the HEXACO Model of Personality
Face-to-face
In the present study, we examined the relationship between self-reported sarcasm use and the six trait domains of the HEXACO model of personality (honesty-humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience). We administered an online survey to collect data from participants about their general tendencies in using sarcasm. We also administered the HEXACO Personality Inventory to assess participants on each major factor and facet of the personality model. We then tested for correlations between each HEXACO factor and sarcasm use, as well as for any demographic differences in sarcasm use. We found a negative correlation between sarcasm use and agreeableness, as well as a negative correlation between sarcasm use and honesty-humility. We also found that male participants were more likely to rate themselves as sarcastic than female participants. These findings are consistent with previous research on individual differences in sarcasm use, but provide novel insight into the role that honesty-humility, a personality factor unique to the HEXACO model, plays in sarcasm use.