Childhood personality can predict important outcomes in emerging adulthood

“Studies of so-called natural experiments will continue to be useful in elucidating the effects of life experiences on personality development,” the authors conclude.

This study is published in the February 2008 issue of the Journal of Personality. Media wishing to receive a PDF of this article may contact .

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