Aging is good for your character; people over 65 are more extroverted and humble. This is the conclusion of a study undertaken by Daniele Romano, professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Milan-Bicocca, which included 376 retired people. The study's results emphasize that the elderly tend to perceive themselves as more amiable and possess greater emotional stability than young adults, while their open-mindedness remains unaltered. These characteristics are also essential for overall health: a higher quality of life in old age is associated with extroversion, friendliness, and a receptivity to new experiences, in conjunction with a reduced level of emotionality. The most groundbreaking discovery addresses the fundamental foundation of personality. Using an advanced technique, Exploratory Graph Analysis - which provides a new perspective on changes associated with aging - researchers observed that the traits of honesty-humility and friendliness tend to merge, reflecting a greater focus on positive aspects of character and social relationships. These studies make significant contributions to the psychology of aging.
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