Close people better than anyone Whatever it was possible to assess the personality traits of the person defining it propensity to longevity. Thus, they can be fairly accurately predicted, how long will the life of their friend. This conclusion researchers from Washington University in St. Louis.
According to a scientific hypothesis, some personal qualities of the person might say about his chances of longevity better what medical examinations and socio-economic status. This theory was confirmed by the results of several studies conducted earlier. At the same Scientists pointed out that measure the quality of the person, in accordance with certain standards is not possible - these features are in the area to which the applicable fine measurement.
The scientific group of employees of Washington University in St. Louis, led by Dr. Joshua Jackson says that instead of these measurements can be used assessment of close friends, because inner circle person best able to assess personality traits, associated with longevity.
For their work assistants We use an existing database of long-term studies Kelly / Connolly Longitudinal Study. This study was initiated back in 1930 - Scientists then invited 600 people aged 20s to study their identities and only formed marriages. Particular attention is sharpened on self-assessment of his personality made by each participant, as well as on an assessment of personal qualities of each volunteer by the five closest friends.
After 75 years after the start study, the researchers tested how accurate these features appeared. This test showed that people close to the participants of the experiment were able to special properly identify personality traits associated with longevity. AT particularly when they are evaluated by young people as an honest and open new experience, they subsequently lived the longest life.
"Integrity and openness to experience - two qualities that are included in the so-called Big Five "- explain the researchers. In psychology, Big Five includes five independent to describe the features of the human person - openness (all new), good faith, extraversion, neuroticism and friendliness (emotional stability). According to this scientific study, such qualities as honesty and openness new experiences are very important for male longevity. Anyway, males these traits have lived longer than those in whom these qualities almost absent. A But for female longevity proved to be the defining features of emotional stability and goodwill. (READ MORE)
According to a scientific hypothesis, some personal qualities of the person might say about his chances of longevity better what medical examinations and socio-economic status. This theory was confirmed by the results of several studies conducted earlier. At the same Scientists pointed out that measure the quality of the person, in accordance with certain standards is not possible - these features are in the area to which the applicable fine measurement.
The scientific group of employees of Washington University in St. Louis, led by Dr. Joshua Jackson says that instead of these measurements can be used assessment of close friends, because inner circle person best able to assess personality traits, associated with longevity.
For their work assistants We use an existing database of long-term studies Kelly / Connolly Longitudinal Study. This study was initiated back in 1930 - Scientists then invited 600 people aged 20s to study their identities and only formed marriages. Particular attention is sharpened on self-assessment of his personality made by each participant, as well as on an assessment of personal qualities of each volunteer by the five closest friends.
After 75 years after the start study, the researchers tested how accurate these features appeared. This test showed that people close to the participants of the experiment were able to special properly identify personality traits associated with longevity. AT particularly when they are evaluated by young people as an honest and open new experience, they subsequently lived the longest life.
"Integrity and openness to experience - two qualities that are included in the so-called Big Five "- explain the researchers. In psychology, Big Five includes five independent to describe the features of the human person - openness (all new), good faith, extraversion, neuroticism and friendliness (emotional stability). According to this scientific study, such qualities as honesty and openness new experiences are very important for male longevity. Anyway, males these traits have lived longer than those in whom these qualities almost absent. A But for female longevity proved to be the defining features of emotional stability and goodwill. (READ MORE)
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