Changing our personality

Many people want to change their personality but don't reach for perfection. They maybe want to be a little more conscientious or a little less introvert. But is that possible? Mathias Allemand from the University of Zürich started a study where 1500 volunteers should choose one personal characteristic they want to change, based one the "Big Five" (neuroticism, extraversion, compatibility, openness, conscientiousness).

CHANGING OUR PERSONALITY

Can I change?
Personality is more adaptable than research long believed. But those who want to change themselves must face new challenges.

Many people want to change their personality but don’t reach for perfection. They maybe want to be a little more conscientious or a little less introvert. But is that possible? Mathias Allemand from the University of Zürich started a study where 1500 volunteers should choose one personal characteristic they want to change, based one the „Big Five“ (neuroticism, extraversion, compatibility, openness, conscientiousness).