J Pers Soc Psychol September 2015 PMID 25822032

Volitional personality trait change: Can people choose to change their personality traits?

Nathan W Hudson, R Chris Fraley

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Overall, the discussions reflect a positive view of the research, with comments noting the transformative potential of personality change and mentioning specific interventions like smartphone-based programs. The tone is generally analytical and optimistic, with some posts quoting research titles and highlighting the significance of strategic planning in personality development, indicating a shared appreciation for the article's implications.

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Abstract in brief

Most people want to change their personality traits, and research shows that individuals who set goals to increase specific Big Five traits tend to actually experience increases in those traits and related behaviors over 16 weeks.
In experiments testing interventions to promote personality change, one effective method involved training participants to create specific plans (implementation intentions), which helped them achieve their desired trait changes, while another method was ineffective.
The studies indicate that people can intentionally alter their personality traits through motivated effort and strategic planning, highlighting the potential for volitional personality change and shedding light on how such changes might occur.]

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