Not too long ago, a doctoral student asked me if very low neuroticism can ever be a problem. Here I share why I answered by saying: “Yes, if it comes with some other traits and character structures.” ...

Suicidal behavior, I recently argued, usually “stems from an intersection of three things: 1) difficult circumstances resulting in major stress or trauma; 2) a neurotic temperament; and 3) an internal ...

Imagine the following scenario: You’re waiting for a friend to pick you up for dinner and a movie. They’re running late. What are your thoughts? Do you start getting anxious or stressed, thinking: ...

Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency towards emotional instability and negative emotions. Past studies found that ...

New research published in the International Social Science Journal suggests that the relationship between personality and political beliefs in the United States varies significantly by age. The ...

This article is based on research from the paper "Neuroticism and the Sales Profession," published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes (2024) by Johannes Habel, Selma ...

Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

Up to 75% of adolescents experience sleep-related problems, including insufficient duration and poor sleep quality. At the same time, subjective well-being often declines during adolescence, ...