A new study reveals that singletons tend to score lower on extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience compared to those in relationships.
If you were asked to imagine a lifelong singleton, a 'crazy cat lady' might spring to mind. But a new study suggests that there are actually three key personality traits that give away whether or not someone will stay single for life. Researchers from the University of Bremen compared single people and those in relationships on life satisfaction ratings and the 'Big Five' personality traits .
The results revealed that singletons were less extraverted, less conscientious, and less open to experiences than people who were married or in relationships. Lifelong singletons also had lower scores on life satisfaction. 'There are differences between people who stay single their entire lives and people who get partnered,' said Julia Stern, one of the authors of the study. 'We have to take extra care of these people. If they have people who care for them or look out for them regularly, this might help.' A new study suggests that there are three key personality traits that give away whether or not someone will stay single for life (stock image) Singletons are less extraverted, less conscientious, and less open to experiences than people who were married or in relationships Several previous studies have looked at the impacts of being single. However, the definitions of singlehood varied hugely - with many studies only considering participants' current status, rather than their previous relationship history. To address this issue, the team enlisted more than 77,000 people over the age of 50, who were split into five groups. These were: currently partnered, never living with a partner, never married, or never being in any long-term relationship. The participants completed surveys on their life satisfaction, as well as their Big Five personality traits - openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticis
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