A new study published in Acta Psychologica (2022) finds that mindfulness, or the ability to focus on the present moment and be aware of inner and outer experiences before acting, can have beneficial ...

Imagine you had to explain the concept of personality to a group of (friendly and curious) aliens. You could start with the etymology of the word: persona in Latin refers to the mask worn in Roman ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and ...