In 2021 and 2022, the 30 and younger group experienced a significant increase in neuroticism and a decrease in agreeableness and conscientiousness.
than their older counterparts because personality is more"malleable" when you're younger, Sutin says. That means young people had more room for change.
"Although the pandemic was stressful for everyone, it disrupted the normative tasks of younger adulthood, such as school and the transition into the workforce and being sociable and developing relationships," she says.Sutin isn't sure whether these changes are long-term or temporary. Still, they will likely affect how 20-somethings make decisions day to day.
"The pattern of changes suggests that younger adults became more emotional and sensitive to stress, less trusting and straightforward, and less organized and disciplined," she says. If these turn out to be long-term personality changes, they could affect younger people as they pursue bigger life goals. Regularly viewing the world as a threatening place, for example, can make it harder to apply for that dream job or ask someone on a date.
"These traits, particularly neuroticism and conscientiousness, are associated with many important outcomes, including educational and career success, relationships, and mental and physical health," she says."The changes were relatively small, but the cumulative impact could be significant if the changes persist."
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