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flag Study finds lifelong singles, especially over 50, have lower life satisfaction and distinct personality traits.

flag A recent study in Psychological Science finds that lifelong singles, especially those over 50, have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to those who are partnered. flag The research, involving over 77,000 Europeans, shows singles tend to score lower on extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness. flag The study suggests personality differences are due to selection rather than socialization and recommends developing programs to help prevent loneliness among older singles.

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