What if your personality isn't set in stone? New research suggests you might have more power to change than you ever imagined, if you're willing to put in the work.

Today, psychologists often describe personality in terms of five basic traits. The so-called Big Five are openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

A nationally known psychologist, newspaper columnist and television personality appeared before thousands of local teachers ...

But, psychologists believe that when a person's repeated behaviors interrupt their daily functions, it is worth examining how to curb those impulses. Someone with an addictive personality ...

There’s a fascinating correlation between the words we use and the strength of our personality. Psychology suggests that the phrases we regularly use can be indicative of a strong personality.

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 ...

The researchers note that personality traits were measured at specific points (2012, 2013, 2017, and 2019), though they were averaged across measurements when multiple assessments were available.