Articles tagged with Personality Traits
New research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests that single people can find personal growth through solitude and non-romantic relationships. Up to 82% of singles leverage close relationships to engage in self-expanding experiences, while 18% do so alone.
A Dartmouth study reveals that people's gaze patterns in new environments contain unique personality preferences. The researchers used eye-tracking data to model individual gaze patterns and create machine-learning models that could distinguish between participants based on their conceptual themes.
A new study from the University of Jyväskylä explores how people's relationship with music affects their emotional experiences. The research found that songs used to evoke emotions, experience emotions, and express identity tend to elicit more mixed emotions.
A new study found that people with neurotic personalities report having more frequent sexual fantasies. In contrast, those who are more conscientious or agreeable tend to have less frequent fantasizing. The study analyzed data from over 5,200 adults in the US and explored links between personality traits and sexual fantasies.
In a study, participants preferred feedback providers who provided overly optimistic feedback to avoid hurting others, even if it meant telling the truth. This suggests that people strategically adjust their preferences for honesty based on social cues and prioritize the well-being of others.
Researchers found that smiling faces are associated with higher trustworthiness, confidence, and attractiveness. Facial expressions play a crucial role in social judgments, with emotional mimicry influencing character trait evaluations.
Researchers developed a scientifically validated personality test framework for AI chatbots, showing that larger models accurately emulated human traits and could be reliably shaped through prompts. The study raises concerns about AI safety and ethics, highlighting the need for regulation to prevent misuse.
A study by Linköping University found that right-leaning people are more susceptible to conspiracy theories and misinformation, while those on the left are less affected. The researchers suggest exposure, psychological factors, and anti-democratic values may contribute to this phenomenon.
Research found that most people are poor at recognizing pain in horses, but those with more experience are better equipped to identify subtle cues. Higher levels of social anxiety also influenced pain recognition, particularly in humans, highlighting the need for education and training on equine welfare.
Researchers identified 12 genes linked to canine behaviour also associated with human traits like anxiety, depression, and intelligence. The study provides insights into understanding dog emotional worlds and tailoring training or care to suit their needs.
A new study by Binghamton University reveals that individuals with narcissistic, psychopathic, and Machiavellian personality traits exploit touch as a means of control in romantic relationships. They tend to have short-term, tumultuous relationships, often accompanied by violence.
A Dartmouth study found that people without pets donate more than cat owners, who in turn give more often and diversely. The researchers analyzed over $70 billion in donations from approximately 63 million donors, suggesting that personality traits may play a role in philanthropic behavior.
A review explores how blood-based metabolomics can provide objective biomarkers for depressive states, suicidal ideation, and treatment responsiveness in depression. Metabolites such as 3-hydroxybutyrate and citrate have shown reproducible associations with depressive severity across multiple clinical cohorts.
Researchers found that people with emotional insecurities react strongly to their partner's phone use, reporting lower self-esteem and greater resentment. Simple steps like creating phone-free zones can help protect relationships.
Researchers found that self-efficacy is essential for positive emotions and flourishing, with a strong association between life meaning and feeling good about oneself. Despite differences in passion and self-efficacy, the sexes are remarkably similar in most areas.
A new study reveals three distinct behavioral types: Sensitives who avoid bad choices, Unawares who don't, and Compulsives who continue making wrong choices despite awareness. Researcher Dr. Philip Jean-Richard-dit-Bressel found that these traits are stable and require intervention to break.
A new study published in JCPP Advances found that watching a ten-minute video can shift how teenagers view themselves by promoting mental well-being. The intervention appeared to have little immediate effect on symptoms of anxiety or depression, but may work best as part of a broader toolkit of services.
Researchers discovered that people with certain personality traits may benefit from specific workouts, with those high in neuroticism showing a strong reduction in stress after exercise. The study highlights the importance of finding enjoyable physical activities to improve commitment and engagement.
A new UK population-based study reveals that LGBT adolescents exhibit unique strengths, particularly in social connections and caring attributes. The study applies the 5Cs model to compare experiences across different gender and sexuality groups, highlighting the importance of emphasizing challenges faced by minoritised groups.
A study found that CEOs with Machiavellian personalities, characterized by self-interest and manipulation, earn significantly more than their counterparts. These leaders often secure higher pay through negotiation skills, benefiting both the company and themselves.
A study by the University of Florida found that CEOs exhibiting more Machiavellian traits are likely to secure higher executive pay, severance pay, and bonuses. This suggests a positive relationship between CEO personality and compensation outcomes, highlighting the potential for biases in pay decisions.
Dr. John Oldham's contributions have fundamentally reshaped personality disorder classification, moving from rigid categories to a more nuanced dimensional system. His Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) has marked the most significant epistemological shift in psychiatric diagnosis for decades.
A study by the University of São Paulo found a direct relationship between personality traits and insomnia, revealing that high levels of neuroticism are common among insomniacs. High openness was associated with low levels of insomnia, while anxiety played a key role in perpetuating the disorder.
Researchers found that specific combinations of personality traits can predict bipolar disorder outcomes, with certain styles raising and others lowering the risk of depression. The study used data from over 2,500 people with bipolar disorder and suggests a personalized approach to treatment planning.
A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour found that individual happiness can be shaped by both internal attitudes and personal qualities, as well as external factors such as health, income, and relationships. The research suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to improving happiness may not be effective, and instead, pers...
Researchers at PolyU developed an AI-driven assessment system, LMLPA, to quantify LLM personality traits. The system analyzes linguistic patterns and style in LLM outputs to evaluate their personalities, with applications in education, manufacturing, business, and sustainable development.
Researchers analyzed 29 studies involving over 90,000 participants to examine the links between Big Five personality traits and prosocial behavior. Extraverts are more likely to engage in volunteer work, while agreeable individuals tend to be more generous with their finances.
Research published by the American Psychological Association finds that positive maternal parenting in childhood can foster key personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. Twin study data suggests that modest changes in these traits could lead to significant population-wide benefits.
A recent study found that politicians with narcissistic, psychopathic, or Machiavellian traits contribute to greater hostility towards opponents and deepen emotional divides. The researchers suggest that these 'dark' leaders pose risks to democratic processes by weakening public discourse and social cohesion.
Researchers found that people prefer to share information that enhances others' positive self-views, especially if the other person has a likable or neutral personality. However, this tendency disappears when the other person is perceived as dislikable or when the goal of providing accurate information is emphasized.
A University of South Australia study found that students who exhibit higher levels of creativity tend to excel in literacy and numeracy assessments. Higher flexibility in divergent thinking was associated with stronger NAPLAN literacy outcomes, while mathematical creativity was linked to stronger numeracy performance.
Research by Arie W. Kruglanski and Sophia Moskalenko shows that extreme individuals, such as workaholics and gamers, can achieve great things but also cause harm. The authors suggest practicing tolerance, recognizing egotism, and tuning into one's needs to rein in extremist traits.
Individuals with grandiose narcissism are more sensitive to exclusion cues, leading them to perceive ostracism frequently. This can contribute to escalating tensions in workplaces or social groups.
Research suggests that women are significantly more generous than men in high-stakes laboratory tests. Personality traits and emotional states also play a role in donation decisions, revealing gender differences in generosity.
Researchers found that men tend to be more passionate about reaching their goals, while women are driven to achieve them. The study also discovered a strong correlation between drive and flow, with both factors being essential for success.
A cluster randomized trial involving 31 Canadian high schools and 3,800 students found that delivering personality-targeted brief cognitive behavioral interventions to students in the 7th grade reduced risk for substance use disorders by the end of high school. The intervention was associated with a 23%-80% reduced odds of SUD compared...
Two studies suggest that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can improve mental health outcomes for patients with cancer and alcohol use disorder, reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts, while also promoting lasting personality changes.
A groundbreaking study by Reichman University reveals that people with high storytelling skills enjoy more fulfilling lives, possess clear life direction, and see the bigger picture. The study also found significant benefits for introverts, suggesting that storytelling can be a powerful tool in professional contexts.
Research reveals that lifelong singles have lower scores on life satisfaction measures and different personality traits compared to partnered people. The findings point to the need for helpful networks and ways to create such networks catered to single people.
A German study found that facial tattoos received the least positive reception overall, even among tattoo artists. Younger people and those with body art were more tolerant of tattoos, while existing tattoos and expertise played a role in aesthetic appreciation.
New research from Indiana University finds that accepting funding from family and friends can lead entrepreneurs to make more conservative venture growth decisions. This 'funding-source-induced bias' can result in anticipated guilt, prompting founders to prioritize lower-risk strategies.
A new study has discovered that close spatial proximity serves as an indicator of friendship in feral female buffalo, with individual personalities playing a key role. The research found that buffalo with similar social tension, vigilance, and general dominance traits tended to spend more time together.
A study found that individuals with higher emotional intelligence and secure attachment styles tend to use emojis more frequently, while those with avoidant attachment styles send fewer emojis. The study also revealed a gender gap in emoji use, with women using emojis more than men, particularly in interactions with friends and family.
Researchers observed 34 male African savannah elephants in Etosha National Park, identifying five types of behavior that were consistently different between individuals. Younger males were more similar in temperament than older males, suggesting that their unique personalities develop as they age.
A recent study found that more than 9 out of 10 Americans agree that sports build character and improve health, while ignoring issues such as abuse and burnout. The 'Great Sport Myth' suggests that sports have automatic positive results, but researchers argue that this ignores problems in the sport.
A new study found that foreign accents can mitigate judgment for grammatical errors, except in cases where listeners are highly conscientious. The research suggests that English speakers are generally tolerant of grammatical errors when the speaker has a foreign accent.
A study from the University of Jyväskylä found associations between personality traits and daily physical activity and sedentary behavior. Individuals with high conscientiousness and extraversion tend to accumulate longer periods of both, while those with higher neuroticism interrupt their sedentary behavior more often.
Researchers developed a tool to assess narcissistic grandiosity among job candidates, evaluating their approach to teamwork and decision-making. The Narcissism Interview Scale for Employment (NISE) aims to prioritize finding the right candidates for a healthy work environment.
A WSU-led study found that older adults tend to experience more discomfort in high heat, but it doesn't affect their mood as much as younger adults. Emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and moderated by age.
A study found that neuroticism can negatively affect general and inhibitory self-control, while a positive correlation was seen for extraversion and conscientiousness. Understanding the nuanced interplay between personality traits and self-control is essential for developing effective interventions.
A new study using COVID-19 lockdown data in Australia found that physical isolation made little difference to reported feelings of loneliness. Instead, the quality of social interactions and supportive networks were key factors in alleviating loneliness. Young people and extroverts showed increased loneliness during lockdowns.
A recent study by Prof. Meital Balmas Cohen found that highlighting Zelensky's warmth, morality, and communal traits boosts global empathy and pro-social behaviors towards Ukrainians. The research aimed to explore how national leaders can leverage their personality traits to influence public opinion.
Researchers found that smokers are more extraverted but less conscientious and agreeable than non-smokers. Cigar smokers tend to exhibit lower neuroticism and higher openness compared to other types of smokers.
A study of 2,001 American adults found that cryptocurrency ownership is associated with belief in conspiracy theories, support for political extremism, and the 'Dark Tetrad' of personality traits. Fringe social media sources are also a key predictor of crypto ownership.
A recent study found that facial recognition is closely tied to the number of close relationships people have. Good facial recall is linked to larger supportive social networks and increased overall health and happiness.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that people with an optimistic outlook on the future are less likely to be severe procrastinators. The researchers surveyed nearly 300 young people and discovered that those who believed their stress levels would decrease in the future were more likely to overcome procrastination.
Researchers found that men exhibit grandiose narcissism, while women display vulnerable narcissism, which is associated with a greater risk of perpetrating intimate partner violence and bullying. Vulnerable narcissism in women can also lead to subtle but significant harm.
A comprehensive study led by Dr. Luan Shenghua of the Chinese Academy of Sciences found a general factor of impulsivity that is stable and predictive of behaviors, contradicting claims of its demise as a personality trait.
A Swansea University study found that disengaged students are more likely to use AI tools like ChatGPT for assignments, highlighting the need for proactive interventions. Degree apathy emerged as a significant predictor of AI tool usage, regardless of personality traits or academic performance.
A new study suggests that feeling guilty after behaving rudely at work can motivate individuals to act more politely and work harder the next day. Researchers found that this self-correcting effect helps reduce incivility and improve workplace relationships.