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 ...

The burgeoning of research on the dark triad is perhaps unprecedented in psychology. But a new paper explains why it’s ...

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 ...

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.

A new study indicates that crews with a wider range of personalities perform better under pressure, possibly informing how ...