The American Psychological Association’s Dictionary of Psychology defines introversion as a “broad personality trait” and an “orientation toward the internal private world of one’s self and one’s ...

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

An intriguing pattern has emerged from psychological research: Introverts might have a leg up when navigating the choppy waters of aging. While extroverts have long been celebrated for their social ...

Look up synonyms for introverted, and you will find shy, cold, secretive, and withdrawn. Look, instead, for extroverted, and you will find words like friendly, gregarious, social, and personable.

What is an introvert? When famous psychiatrist Carl Jung first popularized the terms introversion and extraversion, he described the introvert personality as being more mystical and spiritual, and ...

Co-founder of Quiet Revolution and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain works to make introverts around the world feel empowered at home and at the ...

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you know where you land on the personality scale? At the end of this article, you can find an interesting test to use for your own understanding. According to ...

Few things in life satisfy me as much as canceling social plans. As a reporter who regularly covers friendship, I am well-versed in the benefits of platonic connection. I know, for instance, that ...

Now that the busy-ness of the season is coming to an end, people feel exhaustion of all kinds. After an extended time of socializing with friends, family, co-workers and more, the new year brings ...

Author Sarah Prince of The Elvish Trilogy has long described herself as a homebody. After all, she chose a career as a writer — not merely because she loves to write, but also because she feels ...