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The troubling decline in conscientiousness
General Information
Title
The troubling decline in conscientiousness
Author
John Burn-Murdoch
Publication Type
Media report
Outlet
Financial Times
Year
2025
Abstract
Studies consistently find that traits such as conscientiousness (the quality of being dependable and disciplined), emotional stability or agreeableness have a stronger link with professional success, relationship durability and longevity than the links between those outcomes and someone’s intelligence or socio-economic background.