Big Five and HEXACO model personality correlates of sexuality

The present study examined the relations of sexuality variables—specifically, the “Sexy Seven” scales and Sociosexual Orientation—with personality dimensions of the HEXACO model and the Five-Factor model (FFM). The Extraversion factors of both models were associated with the Sexy Seven scales of Emotional Investment and Sexual Attractiveness, whereas HEXACO Honesty–Humility and FFM Agreeableness were related to restricted Sociosexual Orientation and to the Sexy Seven variables of Relationship Exclusivity and (low) Erotophilic Disposition. The two personality frameworks showed similar levels of multiple correlations with the sexuality variables, although the HEXACO model showed some advantage in predicting Sexual Attractiveness, Relationship Exclusivity, and Sociosexuality.