>My hypothesis proved to be statistically supported. Beekeeper tend to be
more introverted. Our data also showed a statistical difference in two
other personality factors. Beekeepers tended to be more emotionally stable
and to be more open to new experiences.
From my personal anecdotal observations of beekeepers I have gotten to know, it seems fairly common for experienced beekeepers to have a gamma personality. (I do see a lot of alphas and betas in new beekeepers.) From what I understand, only a few percentage of people have a gamma personality. The overwhelming majority of people are alphas or betas.
Here is a good article explaining the differences in alpha, beta, and gamma personalities.
http://libertaer.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/alpha-beta-gamma/
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