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Our personality develops differently than expected

Fortunately, our personality is not only shaped by our genes, but also by the environment in which we live. Personal growth is therefore possible at every stage of life and into old age. But what exactly drives this development? How do important life events in education and career, partnership and family, illness and health affect individual facets of our personality? And is it possible and advisable to change personality in a targeted way? The personality psychologist Prof. Dr. Eva Asselmann presents the latest studies in this field in a vivid and humorous way and provides surprising insights: For example, the birth of a child makes us mature far less than our first real job. Such findings are useful for all of us: Which experiences have the most thrust, and how do they influence our well-being? And how does this knowledge help us to grow in the face of new situations and challenges?