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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who live longer, happier lives tend to have some commonalities: strong social connections, healthier diets, a positive attitude. They also have high levels of a specific personality trait: ...

Growing up feeling overlooked shapes people in subtle but lasting ways. When a child feels ignored or unseen, they often adapt quietly to protect themselves. These adaptations become personality ...

Acknowledging that personality shapes career outcomes does not mean we are prisoners of our dispositions. Personality is one ...

The Editors at Communications Psychology, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports invite submissions on the topic of personality development. This curated Collection will bring together ...