Raymond Cattell is one of the founding fathers of the trait perspective in personality psychology. He is widely known for his role in the development of factor analysis, a statistical tool for ...

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 ...

This article examines the strong link between specific personality traits and longevity, drawing primarily from the "Big Five ...

Imagine the following scenario: A colleague or friend recommends you sign up for a training course, based on a need you’ve expressed. There’s an opening and you can start next week. Your answer has ...

The personality trait of neuroticism incorporates several facets that can pose a threat to health. New research shows there's ...

Personality traits are essentially the same in children as adults. But children typically experience more change and growth than adults do. Discovering their personality is a big part of growing up.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I fell into a bad habit: I’d schedule three to four virtual meetings a day, sometimes back to back. By the end of the day, I’d feel so stressed and exhausted. When I came ...