The world of personality psychology is familiar with the perennially hot topic of personality change. A recent article theorizes a decline in conscientiousness, particularly among young adults. It also shows a decrease in agreeableness, extraversion, and emotional stability. So, can personality change? If so, is it changing right now?

On the new episode of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp discussed “The Troubling Decline in Conscientiousness” by John Burn-Murdoch, published in the Financial Times.

People use social media platforms to shine a light on current workplace trends. Short-form videos on TikTok, YouTube, and People use social media platforms discuss and learn about current workplace trends. Short-form videos on TikTok and other platforms all provide commentary about acting your wage, quiet quitting, and task masking. How do these behaviors relate to personality strengths, challenges, and values?