neuroticism

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"We estimate a shift in neuroticism and conscientiousness at the population level," McFarland said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

For example, research shows that women who are higher in neuroticism and perfectionism, lower in self-compassion or lower in self-efficacy are all more likely to struggle with negative body image.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

But grandiosity is associated with being assertive and attention seeking, whereas vulnerability tends to involve neuroticism and suffering from anxiety, depression and self-consciousness.

From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2023

And then, of course, there’s this: “Females on average score higher than males on the personality trait of neuroticism, defined as anxiety, emotional volatility, and susceptibility to depression.”

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2023

And she had grown proud of her neuroticism; she let father, mother and sister feel fear, pity and annoyance, with a sort of vindictive satisfaction.

From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis