Books profoundly shape children's personalities, fostering empathy, confidence, and moral judgment. This article highlights ...

A researcher named Alfred Adler developed birth order theory in the 20th century. The theory claims that the order in which a child is born shapes their development and personality. Adler also claimed ...

Despite their limitations, models of basic personality structure, such as the Big Five or the HEXACO model, have proven useful in summarizing and structuring the plethora of personality traits. While ...

Birth order theory suggests that older, younger, and middle children may develop certain personality traits based on their ...

In a child's life, the period from conception until two years old is crucial for growth and development. In addition to the development of vital organs and regulatory systems, this phase also ...

The Journal of Experimental Education publishes basic and applied-research studies that use the range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies found in the behavioral, cognitive, and social ...

What parent doesn't wonder how their "issues" may affect their children's well-being? It's a source of anxiety, uncertainty and concern. Understanding risk factors for mental illness is important, ...

The Editors at Communications Psychology, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports invite submissions on the topic of personality development. This curated Collection will bring together ...

Though it may seem like a paradox, children do not laugh for joy. Scientific studies, including my own, show that there is something much deeper than joy or mirth in a child’s laughter. Adults’ ...