Personality Psychology

A new study reveals that specific personality traits, particularly honesty and agreeableness, predict how confident young adults feel in their ability to spot deepfakes. This highlights how our psychology shapes our perceived vulnerability to digital deception.

A recent study reveals that openness to casual sex is linked to lower self-esteem and weaker moral views in women. For men, however, this sexual behavior is largely unrelated to their self-worth.

A new study reveals that deep disagreements in psychological science are not just about the data. A researcher's underlying mental habits, like their personal tolerance for ambiguity, guide their preferred scientific theories and research methods.

Rather than a single hyperactive area causing emotional instability, recent research points to network-wide communication. Scientists found that neuroticism involves tight connections between the brain's threat detector and systems that manage memory and self-control.

A recent study published in npj Mental Health Research found that a general tendency to forgive others is associated with small but broad improvements in a person's overall well-being. These positive links appeared across multiple cultures.

A new longitudinal study of university students found that having non-controlling, supportive relationships is associated with slight increases in well-being, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience over the course of an academic year.

How we handle uncertainty might shape our politics. Research in Personality and Individual Differences indicates that a lower tolerance for ambiguity is associated with right-wing authoritarianism and populist attitudes, which tends to predict radical right voting.

What kind of person views others as easily replaceable objects? A recent study uncovers the core personality traits behind objectification, highlighting the roles of selfishness, low agreeableness, and a surprising lack of intellectual openness.

A new study published in Personal Relationships suggests that a person's level of relationship jealousy remains fairly steady over time with a specific partner, but can shift significantly when they enter a new relationship.

A recent study reveals that people who are highly open to new experiences tend to have fewer children. Scientists attribute this to delayed parenthood, shorter romantic relationships, and a lower overall drive to start a family.

New research reveals a small but consistent link between early physical attractiveness and adult personality. Using decades of data, scientists found that attractive children tend to develop highly cooperative and socially effective traits by middle age.

A new study reveals that cultural background, technical skills, and personality traits are closely tied to how individuals perceive the impact of artificial intelligence on their overall well-being.

A longitudinal study of Dutch adults reveals that personality traits, particularly agreeableness and extraversion, are linked to stable expectations of becoming a parent. The research identifies distinct trajectories for how these expectations develop over time.

New research shows that while impulsivity and neuroticism both increase the risk of teen alcohol use, they stem from almost entirely different brain networks. This highlights how multiple biological pathways can lead to risky behavior.

Do you prefer a heavy Cabernet or a light Pinot Grigio? Your answer might depend on your psychological makeup. New research utilizing AI analysis suggests your personality traits drive preferences for alcohol strength in wine.