Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life
The core personality trait linked to a lower risk of death
- A new study suggests "conscientious" personality traits are linked with a lower risk of mortality.
- Researchers analysed five core personality traits across 22,000 participants, tracking their mortality over six to 28 years.
- Specific conscientious traits such as being organised, responsible, hardworking, and thorough were linked to a 12-15 per cent lower risk of death.
- Other positive traits, including being active, lively, and helpful, also correlated with reduced mortality risk, with "active" identified as the strongest predictor.
- Conversely, neurotic and worry-prone personality traits were associated with a higher risk of mortality, potentially due to poorer health choices and higher instances of disease.