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A study of more than 1 million people found genetic influences on the Big Five traits that shape our personality.
Various dog breeds embody distinct positive traits and behaviors that make them ready role models for human leaders.
Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.
It’s not a single personality trait – lots of factors play a role.
Hangovers trigger higher levels of anxiety, stress, guilt and sadness. Some people easily brush it off, while for others it’s crippling. Here’s why.
Just as earlier generations might have turned to prayer or ritual, many people today are turning to the stars.
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
Coolness has changed. Today it’s about being extroverted, hedonistic, adventurous, open, powerful and autonomous.
So-called ‘high agency’ people are more able to do what they want – but research shows our sense of control depends on a lot of factors beyond individual choices.
The concept of a personality may sound like it’s set in stone. But personality is really much more flexible − and you can take steps to craft your characteristic thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
What do popular TV shows say about the modern gentleman – and how can this inform our understanding of (healthy) masculinity?
The toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on people’s wellbeing was felt worldwide. The effects were temporary for most. But those high on certain psychological traits struggled for longer.
People who catfish tend to score highly in the ‘dark tetrad’ personality traits.
Do you feel the need to clean your plate? Does a bowl of salty chips seem completely irresistible? Understanding your ‘eating personality’ could stop you eating or drinking too much these holidays.
Deprivation in childhood is a strong predictor of obesity, gambling, smoking and addiction in adulthood.
Researchers have long differed on whether growing up with a sister or brother influences who we become as adults. New research using big data aims to finally settle the argument.
There are many ways to decide what’s ‘fair’ in a given situation. Which one you prefer may depend on what kind of person you are.
Introverts tend to overestimate the negatives of acting like an extravert and underestimate the positives.
Grandiose narcissists do not, or even cannot, recognise and acknowledge a failure could be their own.
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Associate Professor, Federation University Australia
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Professor of Personality Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Business and Management, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Strategy & International Business, Monash University
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Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
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Director, Future of Work Institute, Curtin University
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Professor Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Scientia Professor of Neuropsychiatry, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), School of Psychiatry, UNSW