Personality Change Over Time

Research suggests that personality traits can change over time. Longitudinal studies have shown that people tend to become more emotionally stable, agreeable, and conscientious as they age, with changes often starting in adolescence or young adulthood. Significant life events such as forming meaningful relationships or progressing in one's career can contribute to positive personality change. In fact, studies have shown that therapy can be effective in facilitating personality change, with a half standard deviation change observed in neuroticism after just a few sessions. Overall, while personality change is possible, it requires dedication and practice.