Five-Factor Theory: Personality Is Based on Biology Using the Big Five traits (or five-factor model) as a foundation, Five-Factor Theory proposes that the development of common personality traits ...

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New research finds that lifelong singles have lower life satisfaction scores compared to those in relationships.

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Stanton, K., Gillikin, L., Willis, L., Woods-Gonzalez, R., Myntti, W., Paige, C., Levin-Aspenson, H. F., McDonnell, C. G., & Emery, N. N. (In press). Understanding ...