Personality is not fixed: Age significantly alters core character, study suggests

Many people hold the belief that their fundamental personality remains constant, regardless of life's changes. However, a recent international study is questioning this deeply ingrained notion, suggesting that our core personality might be more fluid than we assume.

The research, which analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of individuals across various countries, indicates that personality frameworks can shift considerably over time. These shifts may be more pronounced as people age, challenging the idea of a fixed self.

Furthermore, the study points to a curious phenomenon: individuals might not readily perceive these changes in themselves. Even if the alterations in personality are as significant as major shifts in one's financial status or physical health, people may fail to recognize them, leading to a disconnect between lived experience and self-perception.