There are a lot of personality classifications out there—from Myers-Briggs to enneagrams—but some of the most commonly studied traits fall under something called the Big 5: openness, conscientiousness ...

The psychological development of young adults may have taken a hit, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. In typical times, people tend to become more conscientious and agreeable and less neurotic with age ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—shape romantic relationship success through their impact on communication and conflict ...