Current location:Earthly Encounters news portal > health
Forget what you saw in Sex and the City! Most singletons are actually introverts, study finds
Earthly Encounters news portal2024-05-22 04:32:18【health】5People have gathered around
IntroductionIt's often regarded as the ultimate depiction of single life.But a new study suggests that Sex and t
It's often regarded as the ultimate depiction of single life.
But a new study suggests that Sex and the City got it wrong – most singletons aren't outgoing extraverts like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte.
Instead, researchers from the University of Toronto say that the majority of single people are actually introverts.
'In a world that caters to extroverts, introverts are misrepresented as antisocial,' said Elaine Hoan, lead author of the study.
'The reality is, introverts enjoy their alone time and independence, and can emotionally regulate—meaning, they can manage their reactions to their feelings on their own. So, an introvert may prefer being single more than being in a relationship.'
It's often regarded as the ultimate depiction of single life. But a new study suggests that Sex and the City got it wrong – most singletons aren't outgoing extraverts like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte
READ MORE: What your voice says about you, according to science
AdvertisementIn their study, the team set out to understand whether or not our personality traits can predict if we're single or in a relationship.
Over 1,800 participants aged 20-59 were enlisted, who had either been single or in a relationship for at least six months.
The participants completed questionnaires that measured their personality, satisfaction with relationship status, sexual satisfaction, and life satisfaction.
The results revealed that introverted participants were more likely to be single.
'Extroverts are happier than introverts in general—regardless of whether they were single or not—and introversion makes it a bit tougher to get into a relationship in the first place because introverts may not find themselves in social situations as often,' Ms Hoan said.
Researchers from the University of Toronto say that the majority of single people are actually introverts (stock image)
READ MORE: What your face says about you , according to science
Scientists say that people with down-turned mouths appear colder and less trustworthy. Could this be the secret to how Willem Dafoe (pictured) can play such convincing villains?
Advertisement'Other existing research also suggests that being in a relationship may make someone more extroverted, by increasing confidence and widening their social circle.'
The researchers also found links between conscientiousness, neuroticism, and relationships status.
Single people were less likely agree with descriptors like 'keeps things neat and tidy' and 'gets things done'.
In addition, they agreed more with phrases like 'can be tense', 'often feels sad' and 'is temperamental'.
'Conscientious people are more likely to be goal-oriented, especially towards traditional goals like getting a job and getting married, as well as exhibit a strong work ethic, so that may feed into their desire and ability to start and commit to a romantic relationship,' Ms Hoan said.
'Depressive symptoms like sadness and low energy may make it more difficult to pursue and maintain a relationship—while the emotional support you get in a romantic relationship could reduce these symptoms.'
The researchers hope the findings will help to remove the stigma around being single.
'There is stigma associated with being single—you know, people saying, "You'd be happier if you were in a relationship, so why aren't you?"—when that's not necessarily true for everyone,' Ms Hoan added.
'I hope what people take from our research is the idea that you don't have to be someone you're not—just be yourself.'
Address of this article:http://romania.soorot.com/news-07a699983.html
Address of this article:http://romania.soorot.com/news-07a699983.html
Very good!(9791)
Related articles
- A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
- DeSantis is planning to raise money for Trump in Florida, Texas
- Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official in bribery charges
- Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in Geneva
- Amal Clooney played key role in ICC bid to request arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leader
- TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform
- Westminster dog show has its first mixed
- Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniques
- Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
- UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return
Popular articles
- This Week: Home sales, Fed meeting minutes and consumer sentiment index
- Ontario will suspend driver’s licenses for convicted car thieves for at least 10 years
- 'Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home
- Harry 'deeply stung' by King Charles' 'snub' after monarch was 'too busy' to see the Duke on whistle
Recommended
Bella Hadid goes braless in a thigh
'No tourists, no hipsters': Anti
Chinese premier urges Canton Fair to better serve opening up
CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival
Russian theater director and playwright go on trial over a play authorities say justifies terrorism
NC State, Baylor headline the field for the 2025 Maui Invitational as it returns to Lahaina
Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan settles in at Pimlico ahead of the Preakness
Links
- Multiple places in C.China’s Henan suspend classes, transportation due to continuous snowfall
- 39 killed in deadly building fire in Jiangxi
- China to further enhance medical treatment for critical pregnant women
- China steps up efforts to improve legal services for disabled people
- Guideline unveiled to make public use of autonomous driving vehicles safer
- All to play for in Champions League quarterfinals as Mbappe looks to rekindle form for PSG
- China trains high
- Development of Xinjiang impresses Pakistani media and think tank representatives
- People prepare for upcoming Spring Festival in Tianjin
- China releases list of first batch of pilot cities seeking to peak carbon dioxide emissions