Your current location:HOME >sport >Forget what you saw in Sex and the City! Most singletons are actually introverts, study finds 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 19:29:02 Source: Internet compilationEdit:sport
It'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
In 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)
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.'
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement2024-05-21 19:23
Bank of America's Q1 profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge2024-05-21 19:11
Charlize Theron brings along adorable daughter August, 7, to sit front row at Dior's pre2024-05-21 18:44
New gallery finds footing in Beijing Fun2024-05-21 18:43
Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University2024-05-21 18:14
Ohio man fatally shot Uber driver after scammers targeted both of them, authorities say2024-05-21 18:10
Beijing half marathon results under investigation after runners appear to hand win to Chinese star2024-05-21 18:01
Olivia Williams opens up on 'harrowing' experience as guest star on season four finale of Friends2024-05-21 17:53
Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car2024-05-21 17:20
China firmly against US, Japan's false narrative on China's nuclear policy2024-05-21 16:42
Nuggets blow 202024-05-21 18:27
South Africa's former president Zuma survives road crash2024-05-21 18:04
Lucy Boynton turns heads in two eye2024-05-21 17:47
EU, G7 leaders urge preventing escalation in Mideast2024-05-21 17:42
A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it2024-05-21 17:31
Tax Day shows stark divide between Biden and Trump2024-05-21 17:30
Man City vs. Real Madrid could hinge on the fitness of one player. Just ask Vinicius Jr.2024-05-21 17:22
Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations2024-05-21 17:06
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle2024-05-21 16:46
U.S. 'world leadership' in the red2024-05-21 16:44