If you love personality tests but never found a label that fits, this is for you.

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 ...

Nancy Green, a social worker and co-chair of the Shelter Island health and wellness committee, tackles all aspects of being ...

Asocial people prefer to be alone, while antisocial people are actively against others and may lack empathy. Introverts, meanwhile, gain most of their energy from their inner world. But how do you ...

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 ...

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 ...

I recently read and loved The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, a psychologist who introduces the concept of different "zones" in life and work. These zones describe varying levels of competency and ...