The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you ...

Various studies have looked at how personality changes over our lives, so how stable is your personality, really?

For years, Olga Khazan, a Virginia-based staff writer at The Atlantic, knew she had a big problem: she hated much of her own personality. "I was constantly worried about everything," she said. "Just ...

Certain personality traits represent an important target for policy interventions designed to improve human welfare and life outcomes, UC Davis researchers suggest. (Getty Images) It has long been ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect.

Are you an objectivist or a nihilist? A mystic or a communitarian? Or something else entirely? Here's a fun way to find out.

This APS Rising Star and social psychologist researches the political psychology of ideological attitudes and integrating ...

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It’s trendy to be single. According to a 2023 data release from the U.S. Census Bureau, 46.4% of American adults were single. The proportion of adults who have never been married reached record highs: ...

Personality is a critical driver of health and longevity," said paper author and psychologist Páraic Ó’Súilleabháin.

Some scientists are hesitant to submit nonsignificant results to journals, citing reputation as a major factor.