All articles tagged with #personality development
Research shows that overall psychological functioning peaks between ages 55 and 60, with many traits like emotional stability and conscientiousness reaching their highest levels later in life, challenging the notion that cognitive decline begins early and highlighting the value of midlife for leadership and decision-making.
A large-scale study finds that adverse societal conditions like corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence are linked to higher levels of dark personality traits such as selfishness and moral disregard across countries and US states, suggesting that social environments influence personality development.
Higher prenatal testosterone exposure is linked to Machiavellianism and psychopathy, according to a new study. The research provides evidence that some aspects of the Dark Triad of personality are linked to markers of prenatal testosterone exposure. The Dark Triad refers to a set of three personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. The study found that even before birth, our personalities are already taking shape, shaped by factors like testosterone levels. The findings also have implications for understanding personality and its relationship to sex and hormones.