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 ...

Being good at your job isn’t always enough. Learn how default personality patterns, not skill gaps, can limit advancement and how to align traits with your next role.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

The rich really are different, especially where certain personality traits are concerned. Even though we all define wealth and success differently, most of us factor at least some degree of financial ...

The key difference between being “in love” and being “obsessed” lies in the ability to maintain balance. If someone begins to neglect their responsibilities, health, or safety, it may indicate an ...

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 ...