Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research ...

The Big Five personality traits refer to the basic human characteristics that make up a person’s personality, according to research done by various psychologists and scientists. Personality is unique ...

Despite their limitations, models of basic personality structure, such as the Big Five or the HEXACO model, have proven useful in summarizing and structuring the plethora of personality traits. While ...

Researchers have developed a new comprehensive questionnaire for surveying feline personality and behavior. A dataset of more than 4,300 cats representing 26 breed groups revealed seven personality ...

How different are men and women really? About 30 years ago, if dating guides are any indication, some people assumed vast differences in personality, with Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus ...

Why do some people do more for the community than others? A new study now shows that personality traits such as extraversion and agreeableness correlate with volunteering and charitable giving. People ...

Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has set the tone for a "new normal" of health and well-being. This feature series aims to empower readers to take control of their mental and emotional health. Share on Pinterest ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...