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 ...

People love taking personality tests, but are personality types real? Maybe, and maybe not. Personality development is complicated, and most healthy personality types are not so easily defined. Your ...

Research on self-concordant goals shows that people experience greater well-being when their actions reflect their authentic ...

Some people believe personality is fixed, but more recent research suggests that personality may develop over time and that people’s personality traits can change. Personality types group people into ...

Most people think of personality traits as set in stone. We consider them to be as fixed as our eye color. For example, you might tell yourself, “I’m just a perfectionist,” or “I’m the type of person ...

The middle child personality has long fascinated parents and researchers alike. A recent study reveals that middle-born children tend to be more cooperative, honest, and modest. But what is it about ...

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and ...

By Ritu Mahawar: Having a good personality is as important as any other basic necessity in today’s competitive world. Whether you are a student, a job seeker, a corporate worker, a businessman or ...