Pessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable attitude.
While popular culture encourages us all to "dream big", researchers say it is important to ground those dreams with a dose of reality.
People who are more optimistic tend to live longer than those who are more pessimistic, a new study reports.
Researchers say young children tend to be hyper-optimistic because they learn much less from bad outcomes than older children.
Pessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.
People with higher levels of optimism had increased odds of surviving past the age of 85.
Those who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.
Researchers have created a model of what they consider a 'healthy personality type', using contemporary trait perspective.
A new study reports personality traits can help protect an individual's brain against symptoms of emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression.
Researchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.
A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.
People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.
