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 ...

People seemed to be much more empathetic, conscientious, and accountable even a few years ago. Here are 11 once common personality traits that feel increasingly rare in modern life.

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 ...

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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. Admittedly, this might sound like a topic for personality ...

Childhood maltreatment, trauma, and poor support are all often linked to worsened adult outcomes, whether that be struggling to form healthy relationships or suffering from mental illnesses. Like a ...

Job satisfaction is not only good for your career. Being happy at work spills over to other areas of your life — affecting your mental, emotional and physical health. One of the ways to determine a ...

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 ...