Table 3 Prediction of personality traits based on the psychological variables (trait and state) assessed in this survey by means of machine learning (ML) algorithms
Measure | x-Features and % of importance for classification of the y-feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STAI-trait | 18.86% | 17.03% | 13.99% | 8.14% | 6.46% | 5.99% | 5.41% |
Extraversion | Neuroticism | STAI-State | Conscientiousness | Openness | Threat perception discrete emotions: neutral | Difficulties in social behaviour | |
Openness | 28.68% | 10.97% | 9.28% | 7.27% | 6.51% | 6.10% | Â |
Difficulties in emotion perception: identifying feelings | Worry about mental health | Conscientiousness | Agreeableness | Difficulties in social behaviour | Neuroticism | Â | |
Conscientiousness | 20.85% | 15.57% | 6.94% | 5.49% | 5.08% | 5.05% | Â |
STAI-Trait | Openness | Depressive symptoms | Attention to bodily symptoms | Difficulties in emotion perception: describing feelings | Extraversion | Â | |
Extraversion | 28.74% | 15.71% | 8.57% | 7.00% | 5.11% | Â | Â |
STAI-trait | Openness | Difficulties in social behaviour | Conscientiousness | Paying attention to bodily symptoms | Â | Â | |
Agreeableness | 18.10% | 8.48% | 7.65% | 7.13% | 6.15% | 4.73% | Â |
Threat perception Perceived changes in valence (negative/unpleasant/positive/pleasant) | Neuroticism | Paying attention to bodily symptoms | Threat perception: Discrete emotions: feeling sad | Age | Conscientiousness | Â | |
Neuroticism | 33.23% | 21.94% | 12.55% | 8.25% | 7.05% | 4.64% | Â |
Threat perception: current anxiety (STAI state vs trait) | STAI-State | STAI-Trait | Difficulties in emotion perception: describing feelings | Perceived changes in eating behaviour | Difficulties in social behaviour | Â | |