Psychologists have been studying personality for a very long time. Thinking about personality as a collection of traits goes all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome, and trait theorists such as ...

Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to positively embrace all personality traits? Well, we can if we understand how to best leverage some of what I call the darker sides of personality traits. Here’s ...

Psychology reveals that enjoying alone time is a strength, not a sign of sadness. People who choose solitude often possess ...

The differences between people’s personalities can be broken down in terms of five major traits—often called the “Big Five.” Each one reflects a key part of how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology, scientists discussed the four mechanistic aspects — preconditions, triggers, reinforcers, and integrators — that bring about ...

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have a compelling new data point to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior and traits. Data from a massive global survey ...