The results are somewhat surprising. Regional variations in personality traits have been linked to differences in societal outcomes, but some of these relationships turn out to be the opposite of what ...

Being healthy is typically regarded as an important goal in life. Correspondingly, many (potential) antecedents and correlates of health have been investigated. For instance, research has shown that ...

How we handle uncertainty might shape our politics. Research in Personality and Individual Differences indicates that a lower ...

Personality traits matter for a variety of life outcomes, including health and aging, marital and career success, and economic decisions such as spending behaviors. The same persistent differences in ...

A new longitudinal study of university students found that having non-controlling, supportive relationships is associated ...

This study examined the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and grief outcomes among adults who experienced ...

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...