ABSTRACT Objective Understanding the impact of sociocultural tendencies on the personality development of adolescents represents a critical theoretical and practical issue in the field of adolescent development. In the context of China's collectivist culture, the developmental trajectories of and the interaction between sensation seeking and collectivism among adolescents remain largely unknown. Method This study examined the heterogeneity of the joint growth patterns of sensation seeking and collectivism and their interactions across distinct latent trajectory classes. We collected 3‐year longitudinal data from 20,225 Chinese adolescents (60.45% male). Results We identified four unique joint developmental trajectories. Contrary to the traditional view that collectivism inherently suppresses sensation seeking, most adolescents (89.52%) exhibited synchronous growth of both dimensions. The development of adolescent sensation‐seeking behavior was significantly influenced by their alignment with societal contribution‐driven happiness and an unquestioning prioritization of collective interests. Conclusions Our findings underscore the nuanced interplay and commonalities between sensation seeking and collectivism development among Chinese adolescents.

Chuqi Chen

Xingke Wang

Tenghui Shen

Sai Tang

Sha Tao

Daoyang Wang

Journal of Personality

Journal of Personality publishes scientific investigations in the field of personality. It focuses particularly on personality and behavior dynamics, personality development, and individual differences in the cognitive, affective, and interpersonal domains. The journal reflects and stimulates interest in the growth of new theoretical and methodological approaches in personality psychology.

The Journal of Personality publishes scientific research in the field of personality. It particularly focuses on the dynamics of personality and behavior, personality development, and individual differences in cognitive, affective, and interpersonal domains. The journal reflects and stimulates interest in the growth of new theoretical and methodological approaches in personality psychology.

《Journal of Personality》期刊发表有关人格领域的科学研究，特别关注人格与行为动态、人格发展以及认知、情感和人际交往领域的个体差异。该期刊反映并激发对人格心理学中新理论和方法论发展兴趣。

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Unveiling the Heterogeneity of Sensation Seeking and Collectivism Development in Chinese Adolescents

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