Loes Abrahams

In this talk, I will present findings from four studies based on an experience sampling study involving (student) teachers, their supervisors, and their students. Using both self- and observer-reports, I will discuss how personality traits, states, and situational experiences interact to shape performance evaluations. Beyond traits and states, I will highlight the role of within-person personality variability—the extent to which personality fluctuates over time—and how it is perceived differently by self and others. Additionally, I will discuss how daily sleep quality, duration, and vitality influence teachers’ performance from both self- and observer perspectives. To conclude, I will briefly share a recent experience sampling study I am currently working on related to working parents returning to work after maternity leave.